Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de commerce -Montluçon-Gannat - 05-10-1915 - Série B

This 1 Franc banknote was issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Montluçon-Gannat, in France, with ministerial authorization dated October 5, 1915. It is part of Series B.

The front of the banknote features the inscription "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE MONTLUÇON - GANNAT" at the top. In the center, one can read "UN FRANC", framed by the signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce. A serial number, "Série B 23990", is also present. The name of the printers, "HERBIN & BOUCHÉ MONTLUÇON", appears at the bottom of the banknote.

The back of the banknote repeats the inscription "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE MONTLUÇON - GANNAT" at the top, followed by the mention of the ministerial authorization of October 5, 1915. A clause stipulates that the banknote must be presented for reimbursement within five years from October 10, 1915. The name of the printers, "Fernand Herbin & Henri Bouché Imprimeurs, Montluçon, France", is mentioned at the bottom.

The banknote is printed in Latin characters. The year of issue is 1916, and its face value is 1 franc, equivalent to 100 centimes. This banknote testifies to a time when local Chambers of Commerce were authorized to issue currency during periods of economic crisis or shortage of cash.