Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - Rochefort sur Mer - 5ème série -25-02-1920

This 1 Franc banknote issued by the Rochefort-sur-Mer Chamber of Commerce, dated February 25, 1920, belongs to the 5th series of this issue. It is a type of paper money issued locally in France during this period.

On the front, the mention "5ème SERIE" (5th SERIES) is clearly printed, followed by the identification of the issuing organization: "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE ROCHEFORT-SUR-MER". The date of the deliberation authorizing this issue, "February 25, 1920", is also indicated. The face value, "1 FRANC", is mentioned in numbers and letters. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce also appear on the front, authenticating the banknote. A serial number, "355.062", is printed, serving to uniquely identify each banknote. The printer's mention, "IMP KELLER FRERES ANGOULÊME", indicates the company responsible for printing this banknote.

The back of the banknote repeats the mention "5ème SERIE" (5th SERIES). An important inscription specifies the conditions for reimbursement of this banknote: ".... It must, under penalty of prescription, be presented for reimbursement before December 31, 1925.". This mention indicates a deadline for exchanging the banknote for its face value. The face value, "1 FRANC", is repeated. The printer is mentioned again: Imprimerie Keller frères, Angoulême, France.

All inscriptions are written in Latin script. The banknote reflects the economic context and financial practices of the time, when Chambers of Commerce could issue their own currency in addition to the national currency.