Banknote France 50 Centimes - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - 15-12-1917 - 13ème série

This 50 centime banknote was issued by the towns of Roubaix and Tourcoing, dated December 15, 1917. It belongs to the 13th series of these local issues. The front of the banknote features the face value, "0.50", repeated in the upper left and right corners. The inscription "VILLES DE ROUBAIX ET DE TOURCOING" appears at the top, followed by the designation "BON DE MONNAIE". The series, "SÉRIE 13", and an individual number, "n°1014", are also printed on the front. The value "50 CENTIMES" is stated in full, and a guarantee is provided, specifying that the banknote is guaranteed by the towns of Roubaix and Tourcoing. A control number, "047 196", is also present.

The back of the banknote contains a legal warning. It cites Article 139 of the Penal Code, which stipulates that the counterfeiting or falsification of banknotes authorized by law is punishable by forced labor for life, as is the use or introduction of such counterfeit banknotes on French territory. The names of the towns, "ROUBAIX" and "TOURCOING", are printed on either side of the legal text.

The printer of this banknote is Imprimerie Achille Sénécaute, located in Roubaix, France. The banknote is written in Latin script, both on the front and back. The inscriptions are clear and structured, making it easy to read essential information such as the face value, guarantee, and legal warning. The simple and functional design reflects the context of its issue, probably related to economic circumstances or currency shortages during the period of the First World War.