Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de commerce - Paris - 10-03-1920 - Série S.A10

This French banknote, with a face value of 2 francs, was issued by the Paris Chamber of Commerce. It dates from March 10, 1920, and bears the series S.A10.

The front of the banknote features the mention "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE PARIS" in capital letters. The face value, "DEUX FRANCS", is also indicated. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce appear below these inscriptions. The series of the banknote, "S. A10", is printed, followed by the issue number "021.461". The number "2" is positioned in the upper left and right corners.

On the back, there is an inscription specifying the origin and validity of the banknote. The text states: "Délibération de la Chambre de Commerce de Paris en date du 10 mars 1920". It is also stipulated that "Les billets en circulation seront échangeables contre des billets de la Banque de France jusqu'au 1er juillet 1922". This mention underlines the temporary nature of this means of payment issued by the Chamber of Commerce.

The banknote is written in Latin, the administrative language of the time for this type of official document. It testifies to a period when the Chambers of Commerce could issue emergency banknotes, in addition to the Banque de France, due to economic circumstances or currency shortages.