Banknote France 2 Francs - Banque d'émission - Lille - 15-12-1917 - Série M 14

This 2 Francs banknote was issued by the Banque d'Émission de Lille on December 15, 1917. It is part of the Series M 14 and is printed in French.

The front of the banknote features the following inscriptions: "BANQUE D’ÉMISSION DE LILLE", "DECEMBER 15, 1917", "2 FRANCS". It also includes the mentions "L'ADMINISTRATEUR DÉLÉGUÉ" and "LE PRÉSIDENT" followed by spaces for signatures. The mention "SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME AU CAPITAL DE CENT - MILLE FRANCS" is also visible.

Two frames adorn the bottom of the banknote. The lower left frame bears the inscription "L'INDUSTRIE FÉCONDE LE TRAVAIL", while the lower right frame displays "LA SCIENCE ÉCLAIRE L'INDUSTRIE". The name of the printer, "DELEMAR & DUBAR IMP. LILLE", is also mentioned.

The back of the banknote contains a legal text. It refers to article 139 of the Penal Code and states the penalties for counterfeiting or falsifying banknotes authorized by law, as well as for using or introducing such counterfeit banknotes on French territory. The penalty mentioned is forced labor for life.

This banknote testifies to the economic and legal context of the time, particularly regarding the protection of monetary instruments against counterfeiting.