Banknote France 2 Francs - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - 1917 - 13ème série

This French banknote was issued in 1917. It is a banknote of necessity, a form of emergency currency issued in response to cash shortages during the First World War.

The face value of the banknote is 2 francs. The indicated issue date is December 15, 1917. It belongs to the "Nécessités Communes et Villes" series issued between 1914 and 1918.

This specific banknote was jointly issued by the cities of Roubaix and Tourcoing, located in the Nord department (number 59) in France.

The banknote features two signatures, the nature and identification of which would require a more in-depth examination of the banknote itself. The absence of information about the issuing institution suggests that it is not an issue of the Banque de France, but rather a local initiative of the cities of Roubaix and Tourcoing.

The iconography and style of the banknote likely reflect the material constraints and concerns of the time, with a functional aesthetic and potential patriotic or regional symbols. A visual analysis of the banknote would help identify the motifs and allegories used.