The 50 Centimes 1922, issued in Bourges, is a regional emergency banknote created to address the shortage of small change in the years following World War I. Many local authorities and chambers of commerce issued such notes to facilitate everyday transactions during the economic recovery period.
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 Bourges and its surrounding areas.
The reverse is typically blank or minimally decorated, as these emergency banknotes were meant for short-term circulation until national currency distribution improved.
Printed on lightweight paper, this post-war local currency is a significant piece of French numismatic history, reflecting the financial measures taken at a regional level. A great addition for collectors of French emergency banknotes and early 20th-century currency.
📌 Note: The serial number on the banknote may vary.
