Banknote France 10 Centimes - City of Lille - Bon communal - 17-04-1918 - Série G

This 10 cent banknote is a communal bond issued by the city of Lille, France, dated April 17, 1918. It belongs to Series G.

The obverse of the note features the inscription "VILLE DE LILLE" at the top, followed by "BON COMMUNAL" in larger characters. The face value, "10 Cents.", is clearly indicated in the center. Below, it reads "GARANTI PAR LA VILLE" (Guaranteed by the City) and "REMBOURSABLE A LA CAISSE MUNICIPALE / A PARTIR DU SIXIÈME MOIS APRÈS LA CONCLUSION DE LA PAIX" (Redeemable at the Municipal Treasury / From the sixth month after the conclusion of peace). Legal notices follow, specifying that it is a "Délibération du Conseil Municipal du 31 Octobre 1917 / approuvée par l'Autorité Préfectorale" (Resolution of the Municipal Council of October 31, 1917 / approved by the Prefectural Authority). The signatures of "LE RECEVEUR MUNICIPAL" (The Municipal Receiver) and "LE MAIRE" (The Mayor) are affixed. An important note emphasizes that "Le présent bon n'est valable que s'il est revêtu du timbre du Service du Contrôle de la Ville" (This bond is only valid if it bears the stamp of the City Control Service). Finally, "Série G" (Series G) is mentioned in the lower left.

The reverse of the note repeats the inscription "VILLE DE LILLE - BON COMMUNAL" at the top and bottom. The value "10 CENTIMES" is written in the center, accompanied by the mention "SERIE G". The name of the printer, "DELEMAR & DUBAR LILLE", also appears on the back.

The note is printed in Latin characters on both the obverse and reverse. The printer responsible for the production of this communal bond is Delemar & Dubar, based in Lille, France. The note had to be validated by a stamp from the City Control Service to be considered valid.