The 1 Franc 1915, issued in Châteauroux, is a regional emergency banknote created during World War I to address the shortage of small change. Many local governments and chambers of commerce issued such notes to maintain economic stability and facilitate everyday transactions during wartime.
The obverse features a clear and functional design, with the denomination "1 FRANC" prominently displayed. The note includes official stamps, signatures, and the issuing authority, confirming its validity for circulation within Châteauroux and its surrounding areas.
The reverse is typically blank or minimally decorated, as these emergency banknotes were intended for temporary use until the national currency supply stabilized.
Printed on lightweight paper, this wartime emergency banknote is an important piece of French numismatic history, reflecting the financial adjustments made at a regional level during economic uncertainty. A must-have for collectors of French regional currency and World War I-era emergency issues.
📌 Note: The serial number on the banknote may vary.
