Banknote France 5 Francs - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - 21-04-1917 - 10ème série

This emergency banknote, with a face value of 5 francs, was issued in France on April 21, 1917. It falls within the period of Common and City Necessities of 1914-1918, a time when municipalities and groups of municipalities were authorized to issue their own currency due to cash shortages caused by World War I.

This specific banknote comes from the Nord department (59), and more precisely from the cities of Roubaix and Tourcoing. It belongs to the 10th series, bearing the number 9035 of this issue. It is identifiable by two handwritten signatures, authenticating its issuance by the competent local authorities.

The production of this banknote was officially approved by the Prefectoral Authority on May 10, 1917. This approval was a crucial step in ensuring the legitimacy and validity of the banknote as a means of exchange in the territory concerned. It is important to note that the banknote has been cancelled by perforation, which indicates that it has been withdrawn from circulation and can no longer be used as a means of payment.

Emergency banknotes like this one testify to the economic and logistical challenges faced by local populations during World War I. They offer a valuable insight into the monetary and administrative history of France at that time.