Banknote France 10 francs - City of Lille - 15-12-1917 - Série H 574 - 403

This 10 Francs note is a municipal bond issued by the City of Lille, dated December 15, 1917, and belongs to series H 574, bearing the number 403.

On the front, the inscription "VILLE DE LILLE" (City of Lille) is clearly visible, followed by "BON COMMUNAL" (Municipal Bond) and the face value "DIX FRANCS" (Ten Francs). It is specified that this bond is guaranteed by the city. There is also a reference to the deliberation of the Municipal Council of December 15, 1917, which was approved by the Prefect of the North. The signatures of the Municipal Receiver and the Mayor also appear on this side of the note. The name of the printer, L. DANEL in LILLE, is printed at the bottom of the front.

The back of the note contains an excerpt from Article 139 of the Penal Code, which stipulates the penalties incurred for counterfeiting or falsifying banknotes authorized by law, as well as for the use or introduction of such counterfeit notes on French territory. It is specified that this bond is only valid if it is stamped with the dry stamp of the City Control Service.

The printer of this note is Imprimerie L. Danel, located in Lille, France.