Banknote France 50 centimes - Chamber of Commerce - Le Havre - 1920

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Plis, salissures

The 50 cent note issued by the Le Havre Chamber of Commerce in 1920 represents an emergency means of payment used in France during this period.

This note has a face value of 50 centimes. It was issued in France in 1920.

The obverse of the note features the inscription "Chambre de Commerce du Havre" at the top, indicating the issuing institution. The face value, "50 centimes," is also prominently displayed. The mention "Bon pour" (Good for) followed by the value is noticeable, highlighting the nature of this note as a substitute for currency. The name of the city, "Le Havre," is also specified. The date of issue, "1920," is printed on the note.

The reverse of the note repeats the face value "50 centimes." There is also a graphic composition, often typical of emergency issues of that time.

This type of emergency note was issued to address the lack of currencyDivision administrative in the difficult economic context of the post-war period. These issues were often local and issued by chambers of commerce, municipalities, or other local institutions.