Banknote France 1 Franc - Montpellier - Chambre de Commerce - 1915

Description

This 1 franc banknote was issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Montpellier in 1915. It is an emergency banknote issued during a period of currency shortage.

The obverse of the banknote features the inscription "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE MONTPELLIER" at the top, followed by the mention "Délibération du 9 août 1915". The face value "UN FRANC" is indicated in large letters in the center. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce appear below. The series "069" and a control number "03.438" are also present. The mention "P. ARNAVIELME INV IMP RICHARD" indicates the name of the designer, Paul Arnavielhe, and the Richard printing house.

The reverse of the banknote displays the face value "1 FRANC" in large, as well as the mention "Ce billet devra être présenté au remboursement avant le 10 août 1920 sauf décision prorogeant ce délai." This indication specifies the deadline for reimbursement of the banknote, a typical characteristic of emergency banknotes. The name of the printer, "Imprimerie Richard, Paris, France", is also mentioned.

The banknote is monochrome, with black inscriptions on a light-colored background. Its shape is rectangular. The writing used is Latin.