Banknote France 50 Cents - Chamber of Commerce - Rouen - n°122.487 - 1916

This 50 centime banknote was issued by the Rouen Chamber of Commerce in 1916. It is a type of paper money issued locally in France during World War I, due to shortages of fiduciary currency.

The obverse of the banknote features the inscription "VILLE DE ROUEN" at the top, followed by "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE ROUEN". The year of issue, 1916, is also indicated. The face value, "50 CENTIMES", is highlighted. The signatures of the Mayor and the President of the Chamber of Commerce are also included, as well as the serial number of the banknote, here "n° 122.487". The printer's name, "IMP. RICHARD, PARIS", is mentioned at the bottom.

The reverse of the banknote bears the inscription "Le Trésor a reçu la contre-valeur..." followed by a reference to the deliberations of the Municipal Council and the Chamber of Commerce of August 17, 1914, justifying the issuance of this type of local currency. The text indicates that the value of the banknote has been deposited with the Public Treasury, thus ensuring a certain guarantee of its value.

The banknote incorporates a watermark representing bees, a symbolic motif often associated with industry and economic activity. It was printed by Imprimerie Richard, located in Paris. The dimensions of the banknote are 118 mm in length and 79 mm in width. The script used on the banknote is in the Latin alphabet.