Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - Châteauroux - 02-12-1918 - Série 23858

This 1 Franc banknote, issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Châteauroux, dates from December 2, 1918. It belongs to the numbered series 23858. The front of the note, written in Latin, displays the face value "1F." and the year of issue "1918". It also includes the mentions "2 DECEMBRE" and "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE CHATEAUROUX". The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce appear, attesting to its validity. The mention "UN FRANC" is clearly indicated, and the name of the printer, "IMP BADEL CHATEAUROUX", is present.

The back of the note, also in Latin cursive script, bears the inscription "1F.". Important information regarding the counterpart value of the note and its reimbursement is specified: "LA CONTRE-VALEUR EST DEPOSEE AU TRESOR" and "LE REMBOURSEMENT AURA LIEU AUX CAISSES PUBLIQUES DE L'INDRE". A temporal validity clause is also stipulated: "CE BILLET EST VALABLE JUSQU'A L'EXPIRATION DE L'ANNEE QUI SUIVRA LA CESSATION DES HOSTILITES".

The printer of this banknote is Imprimerie Badel, located in Châteauroux, France. This detail highlights the local origin of the issuance of this emergency banknote, issued in a particular economic and social context, marked by the First World War. All the inscriptions and mentions on this banknote testify to the financial guarantees and the period of validity defined by the Chamber of Commerce of Châteauroux to ensure its circulation and acceptance.