Banknote France 2 Francs - Chambre de commerce -Montluçon-Gannat - 28-04-1916 - Série C

This 2-franc banknote was issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Montluçon-Gannat, with ministerial authorization dated April 28, 1916.

On the front, one can read the designation of the issuing institution: "Chambre de Commerce de Montluçon-Gannat". The mention of the ministerial authorization of April 28, 1916, is also present. The functions of the treasurer and the president are mentioned, followed by the series "C" and the number "1979". An inscription specifies that the banknote is exchangeable for banknotes of the Banque de France. The name of the printers, "Herbin & Bouché Montluçon", is also indicated.

The back of the banknote contains only the name of the printers: "Fernand Herbin & Henri Bouché Imprimeurs, Montluçon, France".

The banknote is written in Latin script. The printers, Fernand Herbin and Henri Bouché, were based in Montluçon, France. The presence of the mention "exchangeable for banknotes of the Banque de France" suggests an attempt to maintain public confidence in this local currency by linking it to the national currency.