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

This 10 cent municipal note was issued by the city of Lille in France, dated October 31, 1917. It is a municipal bond, functioning as a local emergency currency.

On the front, the words VILLE DE LILLE (CITY OF LILLE) are clearly indicated, followed by BON COMMUNAL (MUNICIPAL BOND). The face value of 10 Cents is highlighted. A guarantee is provided by the statement GARANTI PAR LA VILLE (GUARANTEED BY THE CITY), assuring holders that the bond is backed by the municipality's solvency. The redemption conditions are specified: REMBOURSABLE A LA CAISSE MUNICIPALE / A PARTIR DU SIXIÈME MOIS APRÈS LA CONCLUSION DE LA PAIX (REDEEMABLE AT THE MUNICIPAL TREASURY / STARTING SIX MONTHS AFTER THE CONCLUSION OF PEACE). This clause indicates that reimbursement could only be made after a period of six months following the end of the war. A reference to the deliberation of the Municipal Council of October 31, 1917, approved by the Prefectoral Authority, attests to the legality and approval of this issuance. The signatures of the LE RECEVEUR MUNICIPAL (MUNICIPAL RECEIVER) and LE MAIRE (THE MAYOR) are present, authenticating the document. A validity clause is also stipulated: 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). The series to which this note belongs is Série B (Series B).

The back of the note repeats the inscriptions VILLE DE LILLE - BON COMMUNAL as well as the value of 10 CENTIMES and the SERIE B. The name of the printer, DELEMAR & DUBAR LILLE, is also mentioned, allowing identification of the company responsible for the manufacture of this municipal bond.