Banknote France 50 Centimes - Aciéries de France - 01-01-1916 - Série 1

This French emergency banknote, with a value of 50 centimes, was issued on January 1, 1916. It falls into the category of Common and City Emergency Issues, a specific monetary period from 1914 to 1918.

The banknote was produced by the Société anonyme des Aciéries de France. Its reference identification is JP.62-0650. The alphabet-series associated with this banknote is "1".

The face value of 50 centimes is clearly indicated on the banknote. Emergency banknotes like this one were issued in France during World War I due to the shortage of metallic currency. Chambers of commerce, municipalities, and private companies were authorized to issue their own fiat currency to facilitate local transactions.

These emergency banknotes are valuable historical testimonies of the war economy in France. They reflect the economic and logistical challenges the country faced during this period. They are sought after by collectors for their historical interest and rarity.