Banknote France 50 Centimes - Chambre de Commerce - Bordeaux - 1920 - Série 77

This 50 centime banknote was issued by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce in 1920. It is part of Series 77. The front of the banknote features the inscription "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BORDEAUX" in capital letters, indicating the issuing body. Below, the face value "CINQUANTE CENTIMES" is clearly mentioned. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce also appear on the front, attesting to the authenticity of the banknote. The mention "Série 77" identifies the series of issue. The name of the printer, "IMP. GOUNOUILHOU BORDEAUX", is printed at the bottom of the front.

The back of the banknote displays the value "50" in numbers, followed by "CENTIMES" in letters. An important mention specifies the redemption conditions: "Emission en 1920 en bons remboursables en toute époque mais avant le 31 décembre 1925, dans toutes les caisses publiques de la circonscription et à la Banque de France à Bordeaux." This inscription indicates that the banknote was redeemable until a specific deadline in local public funds and at the Banque de France in Bordeaux.

The banknote's watermark features bees, a motif potentially linked to the economic and industrial activity of the Bordeaux region. The banknote was printed by Imprimerie G. Gounouilhou, located in Bordeaux, France. The writing used on the banknote is in Latin.