A First World War emergency note issued by the Bayonne Chamber of Commerce under its resolution of 22 May 1916. It was exchangeable for Banque de France notes and redeemable until 1 June 1921. The back, headed Département des Basses-Pyrénées, shows the arms of Bayonne and Pau either side of the Chamber's octagonal seal depicting sailing ships.
Ref
2397
Country
France
Issuer
Chamber of Commerce of Bayonne
Denomination
1 franc
Catalogue number
–
Date
1916 (printed on the note)
Estimated value
£2.00 to £15.00 · price guide: Numista and auction results for chamber of commerce notes