Antique Banknote France 50 Centimes WWI French Emergency Currency Notgeld Relic

This specific note carries deep historic importance for the Besançon and Doubs regional economy. The reverse side prominently prints an ultimatum: a hard expiration date stating this note must be presented for redemption by August 1, 1920 (Avant le 1er Août 1920) before it becomes obsolete. It serves as a beautiful, rustic piece of social history illustrating how localized communities managed survival on the home front.

Serial: Série 188, Plate Number 5.707

Security: Complex, fine-grid light-blue guilloche underprint pattern filling the face to hinder simple printing-press forgery.

Size: 88 x 50mm

Condition: Heavily circulated with creases, folds, edge nicks, corner tears, and pinholes.

This is an authentic banknote set. Use the zoom tool to inspect the photos for a detailed view of the condition.