Banknote France 50 cents - Chamber of Commerce - Moulins et Lapalisse -12-05-1916 - Série AN 139

This 1 Franc banknote was issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Moulins and Lapalisse (Allier) in France, following a deliberation dated May 12, 1916. It is an emergency banknote issued in the context of the First World War.

The obverse of the banknote features the following inscriptions: "Deliberation of May 12, 1916", followed by "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE MOULINS ET LAPALISSE (Allier)". The face value "UN FRANC" is clearly indicated. It also includes the signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce. The banknote belongs to Series AN 139 and bears the number 2.769. The mention "IMP B ARNAUD LYON - PARIS" indicates the printer.

The reverse of the banknote displays the face value "1 FRANC". An important note indicates that the banknote had to be presented for reimbursement before May 13, 1921. The name of the printer, B. Arnaud, Villeurbanne, France (1898-1990), is also mentioned.

The banknote is printed in Latin script on both sides. The printer, B. Arnaud, was a company based in Villeurbanne, near Lyon, and active from 1898 to 1990.