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

This 10 cent note is a municipal bond issued by the city of Lille, France, dated October 31, 1917. It belongs to Series A. The main text, printed in Latin characters, clearly indicates its value and origin.

The front of the note displays "VILLE DE LILLE" at the top, followed by "BON COMMUNAL" and the value "10 Cents.". It specifies that the bond is "GUARANTEED BY THE CITY" and "REDEEMABLE AT THE MUNICIPAL TREASURY" from the sixth month after the conclusion of peace. The reference to the deliberation of the Municipal Council of October 31, 1917, approved by the Prefectoral Authority, is also present. The signatures of "LE RECEVEUR MUNICIPAL" and "LE MAIRE" are also included. A note specifies that "The present bond is only valid if it bears the stamp of the City Control Service". The mention "Série A" is written in the bottom left.

The back of the note repeats "VILLE DE LILLE - BON COMMUNAL" at the top and bottom, framing the value "10 CENTIMES" and the mention "SERIE A" in the center. The printer's name, "DELEMAR & DUBAR LILLE", is indicated at the bottom.

The printer of this municipal bond is Delemar & Dubar, located in Lille, France. This note testifies to a time when cities issued their own local currency in response to shortages and economic difficulties.