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

Description

This 10 cent municipal note was issued by the city of Lille, France, on October 31, 1917. It is a municipal voucher, a form of local currency issued in times of crisis or cash shortage.

The front of the note bears the inscription "VILLE DE LILLE - BON COMMUNAL" in capital letters. The face value, "10 Cents.", is clearly indicated. The mention "GARANTI PAR LA VILLE" (Guaranteed by the City) ensures the validity of the voucher. 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 / From the sixth month after the conclusion of peace). Reference is also made to the deliberation of the Municipal Council of October 31, 1917, approved by the Prefectoral Authority, legitimizing the issuance of this voucher. The signatures of the Municipal Receiver and the Mayor also appear on the note. An important note specifies that "Le présent bon n'est valable que s'il est revêtu du timbre du Service du Contrôle de la Ville" (This voucher is only valid if it bears the stamp of the City Control Service). The note belongs to Series B.

The back of the note repeats the inscription "VILLE DE LILLE - BON COMMUNAL" as well as the face value "10 CENTIMES". The name of the printer, "DELEMAR & DUBAR LILLE", is also mentioned on the back.

The note is printed in Latin characters. The printer Delemar & Dubar was based in Lille, France.