Banknote France 10 francs - City of Lille - 31-08-1914 - Série B 361

This 10 franc banknote, issued by the City of Lille, dates from August 31, 1914. It belongs to the B 361 series and is distinguished by its role as a municipal bond, guaranteed by the city itself. The front of the note features an inscription attesting to this guarantee: "VILLE DE LILLE BON COMMUNAL Garanti par la ville DIX FRANCS". It is also specified that the issuance of this bond was approved by the Prefect of the North, following a deliberation by the Municipal Council. The signatures of the Municipal Receiver and the Mayor also appear on this side.

The back of the note carries a legal warning. It recalls the severe penalties provided for by Article 139 of the Penal Code against those who counterfeit or falsify banknotes authorized by law, as well as those who use or introduce such counterfeit notes on French territory. The penalty mentioned is forced labor for life. A condition of validity is also stipulated: the bond is only valid if it is stamped with the dry stamp of the City Control Service.

The printer of this banknote is L. Danel, whose establishment is located in Lille, France. This information is mentioned at the bottom of the back. The banknote is therefore characterized by its particular issuance context, linked to a local initiative in a period of need, and by the legal and administrative information it carries.