Banknote France 50 Cents - Chamber of Commerce - Rouen - n°252.618 - 1916

This 50-centime note was issued by the Rouen Chamber of Commerce in 1916. It is a type of product commonly known as a "necessity note," issued in France during World War I to compensate for the lack of small change.

The obverse of the note features the inscriptions "VILLE DE ROUEN" and "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE ROUEN." The face value of "50 CENTIMES" is clearly indicated. It also includes the date 1916, as well as the signatures of the Mayor and the President of the Chamber of Commerce. The note's serial number, "n° 252.618," is printed in red. The mention "IMP. RICHARD, PARIS" indicates the printer responsible for the production of the note.

The reverse of the note 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 currency. The watermark visible through the paper depicts bees, a symbolic motif often associated with economic activity and industry.

This note was printed by Imprimerie Richard, located in Paris, France. Its dimensions are 118 mm in length and 79 mm in width. The script used on the note is Latin.