Banknote France 1 Franc - Compagnie de Béthune - 15-01-1917 - Série 4

This emergency banknote, issued by the Compagnie de Béthune, has a face value of 1 franc. It dates from January 15, 1917. It falls within the period of emergency issues of French Communes and Cities, specifically between 1914 and 1918, a period marked by the First World War.

The banknote was issued in the department of Pas-de-Calais (62), more specifically in the commune of Béthune. It belongs to Series 4 and bears the number 37.062.

This type of banknote was issued due to the exceptional circumstances of the war, which led to a shortage of metallic and fiduciary currency. Local authorities and companies were authorized to issue their own currency to facilitate everyday economic transactions.

These emergency banknotes are important testimonies of the economic and social history of France during the First World War. They reflect the difficulties encountered by the populations and the measures taken to address them.

The rarity and state of preservation of these banknotes vary depending on their issue, their use, and the time elapsed since their issue. Collectors are interested in these banknotes for their historical value and their numismatic interest.