Banknote France 50 Centimes - Chambre de commerce - Boulogne sur Mer - 14-08- 1914

This French banknote was issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Boulogne-sur-Mer. It was issued on August 14, 1914. The face value of this banknote is 50 centimes.

The obverse of the banknote features several important inscriptions. It includes the mention "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BOULOGNE-SUR-MER", indicating the issuing institution of this emergency banknote. Below, it is specified that the issue was authorized by a "Délibération de la Chambre du 14 Août 1914", which contextualizes the issue of the banknote during a period of crisis or shortage of official currency. The face value "CINQUANTE CENTIMES" is clearly indicated, followed by the mentions "Le Trésorier" and "Le Président de la Chambre de Commerce", suggesting the signatures of the issuing officials. A serial number, "133978 C 1. 133978", is also present, allowing for the unique identification of the banknote.

This type of emergency banknote was often issued by local institutions or chambers of commerce during times of war or economic crisis, when official currency was scarce. They helped facilitate local trade and maintain some economic stability at the regional level. The issuance of this banknote by the Chamber of Commerce of Boulogne-sur-Mer in 1914 reflects the difficulties encountered by the local populations at the beginning of the First World War.