The 50 Centimes 1914, issued in Agen, is a regional emergency banknote created at the onset of World War I to address the shortage of small change. During this time, many local governments and chambers of commerce issued such notes to ensure economic stability and facilitate daily transactions.
The obverse features a clear and practical design, with the denomination "50 CENTIMES" prominently displayed. Official stamps, the issuing authority, and signatures authenticate the note for circulation within Agen 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 a valuable piece of French numismatic history, reflecting the financial measures taken at a regional level during economic uncertainty. A great addition for collectors of French regional currency and World War I-era emergency issues.
📌 Note: The serial number on the banknote may vary.
