Banknote France 5 Francs - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - 20-04-1916 - 7ème série - R9012

This French emergency banknote has a face value of five francs. It was issued on April 20, 1916, by the municipalities of Roubaix and Tourcoing, located in the Nord department (59). The issuance of this banknote is part of the context of the 'Nécessités Communes et Villes' (Municipal and City Necessities) of the period 1914-1918.

The banknote belongs to the 7th series and bears the number R9012. It features two signatures, attesting to its authenticity and compliance with the regulations in force at the time of its issuance. The approval of the Prefectoral Authority, dated April 22 and 25, 1916, confirms the validation of this banknote by the competent administrative bodies.

This type of emergency banknote was issued in response to the shortage of metallic currency during the First World War. Cities and municipalities were authorized to issue their own paper money to facilitate local transactions and ensure the continuity of economic activity. These banknotes are therefore testimonies of the economic and social history of France during this period of conflict.

The five-franc banknote from Roubaix-Tourcoing is an example of the measures taken by local authorities to address the economic challenges posed by the war. It represents an important part of France's monetary history during the First World War.