Description

Colonial banknote for Martinique, issued by the Central Treasury of Overseas France, alphabet Q.7 number 64991

This banknote was part of the currency issued specifically for the French colonies, in this case for Martinique, one of the French Caribbean islands. Printed by the Caisse Centrale de la France d’Outre-Mer (Central Treasury of Overseas France), it reflects the financial structures that supported colonial trade and administration in the mid-20th century. Such notes not only served as legal tender but also embodied the economic and political ties between France and its overseas territories.