The 25 Centimes 1920, issued in the Pyrénées-Orientales, is a regional emergency banknote created to address the shortage of small change in the aftermath of World War I. Local authorities and businesses issued such notes to facilitate everyday transactions during the economic instability of the early 20th century.
The obverse features a simple and practical design, with the denomination "25 CENTIMES" prominently displayed. The note includes official stamps and inscriptions indicating its validity within the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
The reverse is typically plain or minimally designed, as these emergency issues were intended for short-term circulation.
Printed on lightweight paper, this local emergency banknote is an important historical artifact, representing the financial adjustments made by regional governments in post-war France. A fascinating collectible for those interested in French regional currency and early 20th-century numismatics.
📌 Note: The serial number on the banknote may vary.
