Banknote France 2 Francs - Chamber of Commerce Cambrai - 15-09-1914 - 1ère Série

This 2 franc emergency banknote was issued by the Cambrai Chamber of Commerce on September 15, 1914, during World War I. It belongs to the first series of banknotes issued by this institution.

The banknote features careful typography, with the face value, "2 francs", clearly indicated in numerals and letters. The mention "Chambre de Commerce de Cambrai" is also clearly visible, identifying the issuer of this emergency money.

The banknote's serial number is 48.264, which allows it to be precisely identified within the issued series. The signatures of the Treasurer, the President, and the Cashier of the Chamber of Commerce are affixed to the banknote, thus authenticating its issuance and validity.

This type of banknote was issued due to the shortage of small change during the war. Chambers of Commerce and other local institutions were authorized to issue their own currency to facilitate economic transactions. These emergency banknotes were often small denominations, intended to replace missing coins.

This 2 franc banknote from Cambrai testifies to the particular economic and social context of World War I, where local authorities had to take exceptional measures to maintain economic activity in the face of difficulties in supplying currency.