emergency currency, 1 franc, France | Imperial War Museums

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Physical description

emergency currency, 1 franc, France Note has been folded in half, it appears a little creased and has some patches of engrained dirt.

History note

Emergency note issued for use in Rouen, Seine-Maritime, France. Provenance unknown though notes were contained in an envelope with a Zürich post mark dated the 23 May 1916 and the following address 'Lieutenant S.A. Godoon 9th Royal Irish Fusiliers 36th Division British Expeditionary Force (Armee Anglaise) France'.

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Category: Currency
Related period: First World War (association)
Materials: whole: paper
Catalogue number: CUR 21237

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