The 1 Franc 1920, issued in Chalon-sur-Saône, Autun, and Louhans, is a regional emergency banknote created in the aftermath of World War I to compensate for the shortage of small change. Many local governments and chambers of commerce issued such notes to facilitate everyday transactions and maintain economic stability.
The obverse features a clear and functional design, with the denomination "1 FRANC" prominently displayed. The issuing authority, along with official stamps and signatures, authenticates the note for circulation within Chalon-sur-Saône, Autun, Louhans, and surrounding areas.
The reverse is typically blank or minimally decorated, as these emergency banknotes were intended for short-term use until the national currency supply was restored.
Printed on lightweight paper, this post-war emergency banknote is an important piece of French numismatic history, reflecting the financial adaptations made at a regional level during economic recovery. A valuable addition for collectors of French regional currency and early 20th-century emergency issues.
📌 Note: The serial number on the banknote may vary.
