Banknote France 10 Centimes - City of Lille - Bon communal - 31-10-1917

This 10 cent note is a communal token issued by the city of Lille, dated October 31, 1917. This was a period when cities could issue their own currency due to the exceptional economic circumstances linked to the First World War.

The front of the note features the words "VILLE DE LILLE" at the top, followed by "BON COMMUNAL". The face value of "10 Cents." is clearly indicated. A guarantee is provided, stipulating that the token is "GARANTI PAR LA VILLE" (GUARANTEED BY THE CITY) and "REMBOURSABLE A LA CAISSE MUNICIPALE" (REDEEMABLE AT THE MUNICIPAL CASH DESK) from the sixth month after the conclusion of peace. The deliberation of the Municipal Council of October 31, 1917, approved by the Prefectoral Authority, is mentioned, emphasizing the legality of the issue. The signatures of the MUNICIPAL RECEIVER and the MAYOR also appear. An important clause specifies that "Le présent bon n'est valable que s'il est revêtu du timbre du Service du Contrôle de la Ville" (This token is only valid if it bears the stamp of the City Control Service).

The back of the note repeats "VILLE DE LILLE - BON COMMUNAL" as well as the face value "10 CENTIMES". The "SERIE D" is also indicated. We again find the mention "VILLE DE LILLE - BON COMMUNAL" and the name of the printer, "DELEMAR & DUBAR LILLE".

The printer of this note was Delemar & Dubar, located in Lille, France. All the text is written in Latin script.