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1 Franc - Ville de Metz 57
| Issuer | Ville de Metz (Municipality of Metz) |
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| Year | 1918 |
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| Reference(s) | JP1418#57- 13 |
| Obverse description | The obverse is printed in blue and salmon-pink on a light ground, with a repeated underprint text reading VILLE DE METZ across the entire field. At upper centre, the municipal coat of arms of Metz surmounted by a mural crown is flanked by the header legend RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE. A central ornate guilloche cartouche in blue carries the denomination UN FRANC in bold white letters on a black ground, surrounded by elaborate acanthus scroll work. Signature lines for Le Maire and Le Receveur Municipal appear at lower left and right respectively, with the series letter and serial number below the central vignette. |
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| Obverse lettering | RÉPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE VILLE DE METZ UN FRANC Le Maire Le Receveur Municipal Série A N° 656,463 BERGER-LEVRAULT... NANCY, PARIS, STRASBOURG |
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| Reverse lettering | Tous les bons de la Ville de Metz sont échangeables contre des billets de la Banque de France jusqu'au 31 Décembre 1920. Le remboursement ultérieur n'en pourra plus être exigé. 27 Décembre 1918. |
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