Banknote France 50 Francs - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - 11éme Série - 20-07-1917 -R6020

This emergency banknote, with a face value of 50 francs, was issued by the cities of Roubaix and Tourcoing, located in the Nord department, France.

Part of the 11th series, this banknote bears the reference number R6020. It belongs to the period of joint and city emergency issues, which took place between 1914 and 1918, an era marked by particular economic and social circumstances linked to the First World War.

The date of issue of this banknote is July 20, 1917. Its issue was approved by the prefectural authority on July 28, 1917, which demonstrates the control and validation of the competent authorities for these local monetary issues.

This banknote shows traces of cancellation, visible by perforations, indicating that it was withdrawn from circulation after being used. These cancellation marks are historical elements that testify to its actual use and its journey through time.