The 50 Centimes 1920, issued in Bordeaux, is a regional emergency banknote created to address the shortage of small change in the years following World War I. Many French cities and chambers of commerce issued such notes to maintain economic stability and ensure smooth trade during the post-war recovery.
The obverse features a clear and functional design, with the denomination "50 CENTIMES" prominently displayed. The issuing authority, along with official stamps and signatures, authenticates the note for use within Bordeaux and its surrounding areas.
The reverse is typically blank or minimally decorated, as these emergency banknotes were meant for short-term circulation until the national currency supply stabilized.
Printed on lightweight paper, this post-war emergency banknote is a valuable piece of French numismatic history, reflecting the financial adjustments made at a regional level during economic uncertainty. A great addition for collectors of French regional currency and early 20th-century emergency issues.
📌 Note: The serial number on the banknote may vary.
