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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;petronius, post: 1622471, member: 37365&quot;]Yeah, all notes were issued by Banque de France, but those in the occupied area in Paris, those of the Republic of Vichy, in Vichy.</p><p><br /></p><p>And notes issued in Vichy, were issued mainly to supply money the German troops, otherwise Banque de France would continue to issue only the older types.</p><p><br /></p><p>And were issued so many, outside of any control, thereby causing the rise in inflation.</p><p><br /></p><p>And with this devalued francs, Germans acquired most of the French private capital, purchasing shares in multinational corporations, such as refineries of Bor and mines in Alsace and Lorraine.</p><p><br /></p><p>For all above mentioned, I think that, from a historical, economic and political point of view, it&#039;s right to call these notes &quot;Vichy notes.&quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>But also from a numismatic point of view, I think that we can see some differences.</p><p><br /></p><p>These notes are printed on paper of poorer quality, are smaller in size than those in the occupied zone (to save paper) and also their design and colors are less cared. </p><p><br /></p><p>I hope I explained my opinion, I apologize if, using English language, something is not clear.</p><p><br /></p><p>petronius <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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