Banknote France 50 Cents - Marseille - Chamber of Commerce - 05-11-1915 - Série XX-R

The 50 Centimes banknote issued by the Marseille Chamber of Commerce, dated November 5, 1915, represents a form of emergency currency issued in a particular economic context. This type of banknote was produced to compensate for the lack of small denomination currency in circulation during the First World War.

The banknote is printed in blue on a white background. It does not have a watermark. The legal notices and signatures are printed in black. There are three signatures, designated as "The Treasurer" and "The Delegate Members", attesting to the issuance by the competent authorities. The series, indicated by a Roman numeral from I to XX, followed by the letter "R", as well as the banknote number, are also in black.

The name of the printer, "Imp. Moullot - MARSEILLE", is mentioned at the bottom right of the banknote, indicating the establishment responsible for its production. The name "Valère - Bernard" is inscribed at the bottom left.

This 50 Centimes banknote is a testimony to the economic and monetary history of France during the First World War. Its simple design and the information it bears allow it to be identified and placed in its context of issue.