Banknote France 50 Centimes - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - Série AN 4

This 50 cent banknote is an issue from the cities of Roubaix and Tourcoing, classified in Series AN4. It is a currency bond, a form of local currency issued in France. The text is written in Latin, a language commonly used for monetary and official inscriptions at the time.

The obverse of the note features the nominal value "0.50" repeated twice, framing the mention "VILLES DE ROUBAIX ET DE TOURCOING". The designation "BON DE MONNAIE" is clearly indicated, followed by the series "SÉRIE AN4" and the value "50 CENTIMES". A guarantee is stipulated, ensuring that the note is guaranteed by the cities of Roubaix and Tourcoing.

The reverse of the note carries a legal warning. It mentions Article 139 of the Penal Code, which provides for forced labor for life for counterfeiting or falsifying banknotes authorized by law, as well as for the use or introduction of such counterfeit notes on French territory. The names of the cities "ROUBAIX" and "TOURCOING" are also inscribed on this side. The printer responsible for the manufacture of this note is identified as Imprimerie Achille Sénécaut, located in Roubaix, France.