Banknote France 100 Francs - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - 10éme Série - 27-10-1917 - 6027

This French necessity note has a face value of 100 francs. It was issued by the communes of Roubaix and Tourcoing, located in the Nord department. The year of issue is 1917.

This note is part of the 10th series issued. The serial number of this specific note is 6027. It bears witness to a particular period of French economic history, during which cities and communes were authorized to issue their own currency due to the exceptional circumstances linked to the First World War.

The deliberation authorizing the issuance of this note was enacted on October 27, 1917. It was then approved by the prefectural authority on November 2, 1917. These dates are important because they legally frame the issuance of this type of local currency.

This note shows traces of cancellation by perforation, indicating that it was withdrawn from circulation after being used. These perforations are a distinctive mark that testifies to its authenticity and its effective use at the time.

It is classified in the category of "Commune and City Necessities 1914-1918", a classification that groups together the local monetary issues put in place during the First World War to compensate for the lack of liquidity and facilitate economic exchanges at the local level.