Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - Montauban -27-08-1917

This 1 Franc banknote was issued by the Montauban Chamber of Commerce in France, following the deliberation of August 27, 1917. It is an emergency banknote issued in a specific economic context linked to the First World War.

The obverse of the banknote features the inscription "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE MONTAUBAN" at the top, followed by the date of the deliberation "August 27, 1917". The face value "UN FRANC" is prominently displayed in the center. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce also appear on this side. A serial number, "095305", is printed. The legal notice "La loi puni les contrefacteurs" (The law punishes counterfeiters) is present, as well as the redemption deadline, set for "December 31, 1922". The printer's name, "L.CASSAN AINÉ TOULOUSE", appears at the bottom.

The reverse of the banknote commemorates the centenary of the creation of the Tarn-et-Garonne department, with the dates "1808 - 1908" highlighted. A sentence indicates the redemption deadline before December 31, 1922.

The banknote is written in Latin. It reflects a specific historical period and the measures taken by local institutions to cope with the economic constraints of the time.