Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - La Rochelle - Septembre 1920 - Série A

This French banknote was issued by the Chamber of Commerce of La Rochelle in September 1920. Its face value is 1 franc.

The banknote belongs to Series A, information visible directly on the document.

The obverse of the banknote features ornamental motifs typical of the era, framing the legal notices and face value. The text "Chambre de Commerce de La Rochelle" is printed at the top of the banknote, indicating the issuing institution. The value "1 Franc" is repeated in several places to facilitate its identification. Handwritten signatures authenticate the banknote, ensuring its validity at the time of issue. The date of issue, "September 1920", is clearly indicated, allowing the banknote to be placed in its historical context.

The reverse of the banknote features graphic elements similar to the obverse, with decorative motifs and the face value. Legal notices specific to the issue are also present. The entire design is designed to prevent counterfeiting, with intricate details and potential watermarks (not visible here but often used at that time). The typography used is neat, reflecting the aesthetics of the 1920s. The dominant color of the banknote is sober, often in shades of brown or sepia, which was common for banknotes of this period to avoid rapid fading.

This type of banknote was commonly used during and just after the First World War due to shortages of metallic currency. Local Chambers of Commerce were then authorized to issue emergency currency to facilitate economic transactions.