Banknote France 20 Francs - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - 20-04-1916 - 7éme Série - R7002

This French emergency banknote has a face value of 20 francs. It was issued on April 20, 1916. This banknote is part of the 7th series, referenced R7002. It falls within the period of Communes and Cities Necessities from 1914 to 1918.

This banknote was issued by the cities of Roubaix and Tourcoing, located in the Nord department. Prefectoral approval for the issuance of this banknote was granted on April 22 and 25, 1916.

This type of emergency banknote was issued in a particular context during the First World War, where currency shortages were common. Cities and communes were then authorized to issue their own currency to facilitate local trade.

The condition of this banknote shows traces of cancellation by perforation, indicating that it was withdrawn from circulation after its use.