Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - Châteauroux - 1920

This 1 Franc banknote was issued in 1920 by the Chamber of Commerce of Châteauroux and Indre, in France. It is an emergency banknote, issued in a particular economic context after the First World War.

The obverse of the banknote features the face value "1" repeated twice, as well as the inscription "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE CHATEAUROUX ET DE L'INDRE". The value "UN FRANC" is also written, accompanied by the mentions "Le Trésorier" and "Le Président", indicating the persons responsible for the issue.

The reverse of the banknote bears the inscription "La contre-valeur est déposée au trésor", guaranteeing the value of the banknote. Information on reimbursement is also present: "Le remboursement aura lieu aux caisses publiques de l'Indre". The validity date of the banknote is specified: "Ce billet est valable jusqu'au 10 mai 1925". A serial number, "261906", is printed, as well as the date of issue: "Emission du 11 août 1920". The name of George Sand also appears, as well as the initials "A. LAPRADE, INV. P MELLOTTEE.", indicating Albert Laprade as the designer and Imprimerie Mellotée as the printer.

The banknote's watermark depicts bees. The printer is Imprimerie Mellotée, located in Châteauroux, France. The banknote's designer is Albert Laprade.