Banknote France 50 Francs - Ville - Roubaix-Tourcoing - 4éme Série - 5029

This emergency banknote, with a nominal value of 50 francs, was issued in France during the period of Common and City Necessities, between 1914 and 1918.

It is part of the 4th series of these special issues. The identification number of this specific banknote is 5029.

This banknote was issued by the cities of Roubaix and Tourcoing, located in the Nord department.

This type of emergency banknote was produced in a specific historical context, during the First World War, when traditional financial resources were under severe strain. The municipalities and cities then issued their own currency to facilitate local economic exchanges.

It is important to note that this banknote shows signs of cancellation, materialized by perforations. These perforations indicate that the banknote was withdrawn from circulation after being used.

This 50 franc banknote from Roubaix-Tourcoing is a testament to a time of restrictions and economic adaptation in wartime, where local authorities had to take exceptional measures to maintain economic activity.