Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de commerce - Boulogne sur Mer - 14-08- 1914 - Série B1

This French banknote with a face value of one franc was issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Boulogne-sur-Mer. It bears the date of August 14, 1914, the date of the Chamber of Commerce's deliberation authorizing its issue.

The front of the banknote features the following inscriptions: "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BOULOGNE-SUR-MER" at the top, followed by the mention "Délibération de la Chambre du 14 Août 1914". The face value "1" is printed in large letters, followed by "UN FRANC". The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce also appear on the banknote. A serial number, here "N 071,785", is printed. At the bottom, we find the mention "SOCIETE TYPO - LITHO. BOULOGNE", indicating the printer.

The banknote is a testimony to local economic history in France at the beginning of the 20th century, especially during the period of the First World War. The issue of banknotes by Chambers of Commerce was a common practice to compensate for the lack of fiduciary currency in times of crisis. This type of banknote, issued locally, made it possible to facilitate trade at the regional level. The inscription "SOCIETE TYPO - LITHO. BOULOGNE" suggests local production, reinforcing the idea of a regional initiative to meet immediate economic needs. This banknote represents a significant historical artifact, illustrating the economic mechanisms put in place to overcome the financial difficulties of the time.