Banknote France 50 Cents - Chambre de Commerce - Foix - 1915

This 50-centime note was issued by the Foix Chamber of Commerce in 1915. It is an emergency issue, implemented in a specific economic context related to the First World War.

The front of the note features several inscriptions in French. At the top, one can read "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE FOIX", identifying the issuing institution. Below, the mention "DELIBERATION DU 2 FEVRIER 1915" indicates the date of the decision authorizing this issue. The functions "Le Trésorier" (The Treasurer) and "Le Président" (The President) are mentioned, followed by the phrase "Emission approuvée par l'Administration supérieure" (Issue approved by the Higher Administration), attesting to the validation of this issue by the competent authorities. A serial number, "176049", is also present. The mention "Echangeable à la Banque de France à Foix" (Exchangeable at the Banque de France in Foix) specifies the place of reimbursement of the note. Finally, the name of the printer, "L. CASSAN AINÉ TOULOUSE", appears at the bottom.

The back of the note bears the face value "50C". An important indication specifies that the note had to be presented for reimbursement before February 2, 1920, i.e., a period of 5 years after its issue. The name of the printer, "L. Cassan Ainé, Toulouse, France", is also repeated on the back.

The writing used on the note is Latin. All the information present on the note testifies to the context of its issue and the conditions of its use.