Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - Évreux - 11-01-1917

The 1 Franc banknote issued by the Évreux Chamber of Commerce, dated January 11, 1917, represents a value unit of fifty centimes. This type of banknote was commonly issued by local Chambers of Commerce in France during the First World War to address the shortage of small denomination currency.

This banknote, referenced on Numista under number 338412, offers insight into the financial instruments used to facilitate trade and economic transactions at the local level during a period of national crisis. The year of issue, 1917, is significant as it falls in the middle of the First World War, a period when metal resources were redirected to the war effort, leading to a shortage of coins and stimulating the issuance of emergency currency.

The design of the banknote reflects the aesthetics and technical constraints of the time. Information relating to the Évreux Chamber of Commerce, the face value and the date of issue are clearly indicated. The simplicity of the design and the materials used reflect the economic conditions and practical imperatives of the time. The existence of this banknote allows us to understand how local institutions contributed to maintaining economic activity in France during the war.

The reference to Numista provides access to additional information and images of the banknote, facilitating its identification and understanding in a broader numismatic context. Banknotes of this type are valuable testimonies to the economic and social history of France during the First World War.