Banknote France 10 francs - City of Lille - 31-08-1914 - Série JJ 422

This 10-franc banknote is a communal bond issued by the city of Lille, dated August 31, 1914, and bears the series JJ 422.

On the obverse, the mention "VILLE DE LILLE" is prominent, followed by "BON COMMUNAL". It is guaranteed by the city and displays the face value "DIX FRANCS". The inscription indicates that it was issued following a deliberation of the Municipal Council of August 31, 1914, approved by the Prefect of the Nord. The signatures of the Municipal Receiver and the Mayor also appear. The printer's name, "L. DANEL à LILLE", is mentioned at the bottom.

The reverse contains a legal warning based on Article 139 of the Penal Code, which stipulates that the counterfeiting or falsification of banknotes authorized by law, as well as the use or introduction of such counterfeit banknotes on French territory, are punishable by forced labor for life. It is specified that the bond is only valid if it is stamped with the dry stamp of the City Control Service.

The printer is identified as Imprimerie L. Danel, located in Lille, France. The banknote testifies to a time when cities could issue their own currency in response to particular economic or political circumstances.