Banknote France 2 Francs - Compagnie de Béthune - 01-01-1916 - Série 1

This emergency banknote, issued by the Compagnie de Béthune, is dated January 1, 1916. It falls into the category of emergency issues, a response to the monetary shortages that marked the period of the First World War in France.

The banknote has a face value of two francs. It was issued in the department of Pas-de-Calais (62), more precisely in the commune of Béthune. This local issue testifies to the initiatives taken by municipalities and companies to overcome the lack of cash during the conflict.

This banknote belongs to Series 1. Additional information allows it to be precisely referenced as JP.62-0650. This reference facilitates its identification and classification in numismatic collections. The alphabet-series is indicated by the number 1.

This banknote is part of the broader context of Communes and Cities Emergency Issues from the period 1914-1918, a time when local authorities and companies were authorized to issue their own currency to facilitate economic exchanges within their community.