France 1914 50 Centimes - Chambre de commerce - Boulogne sur Mer - 14-08- 1914 - Série C1 VF

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This 50-centime banknote was issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Boulogne-sur-Mer, France. It is an emergency issue dating from August 14, 1914, a period marked by the beginning of the First World War. These banknotes were intended to alleviate the lack of small change in circulation.

The front of the banknote features the inscription "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BOULOGNE-SUR-MER" at the top. Below, we can read "Délibération de la Chambre du 14 Août 1914," indicating the date of the decision to issue this type of paper money. The face value, "CINQUANTE CENTIMES," is clearly mentioned in the center. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce are affixed, attesting to the commitment of the local authorities. A serial number, "198786 C 1. 198786," is printed at the bottom, allowing for unique identification of each banknote within the C1 series.

These emergency banknotes, issued by local institutions such as Chambers of Commerce, are testimonies of the economic and social history of France during the First World War. They reflect the difficulties in supplying currency and the solutions implemented to ensure the continuity of trade at the local level. The mention of the Chamber of Commerce's deliberation underlines the importance of this institution in managing local economic affairs in times of crisis.

 

 

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