Banknote France 50 cents - Chamber of Commerce - Moulins et Lapalisse - 17-11-1921 - Série 42

This 1 Franc banknote was issued on January 9, 1920, by the Chamber of Commerce of Moulins and Lapalisse, located in the Allier department in France. It belongs to Series U 271.

On the obverse, one can read the mention "Déliberation du 14 Décembre 1917" followed by the face value "UN FRANC". The issuing institution, "Chambre de commerce de Moulins et Lapalisse (Allier)", is also clearly indicated. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President appear below this inscription. At the bottom left, the series "I 209" is printed, followed by the number "3,809". The printer's mention "IMP. B.ARNAUD _LYON_PARIS" is present at the bottom.

The reverse of the banknote features the face value "1 Franc" repeated several times. An inscription specifies that "these bonds, exchangeable for banknotes of the Banque de France, must be presented for reimbursement before December 15, 1922, unless a decision extends this period." This temporal indication underlines the temporary nature of this means of payment issued in a particular economic context.

The printer of this banknote is B. Arnaud, a company based in Villeurbanne, France, which operated from 1898 to 1990.

The banknote is written in Latin script, both on the obverse and the reverse.