The General Board

In case of such modification, the Bank shall make ail possible efforts and use ail the means at its disposai in order to maintain the rate of exchange of the mark at as near gold parity as possible. Furthermore, in case of modification of the above mentioned rule of convertibility of notes, a return to convertibility will be permanently established as soon as possible, by a simple majority vote of the General Board, and of the Managing Board.

h) While the Bank shall not make reimbursement for notes that hâve been lost or completely destroyed, it shall replace worn or torn notes, on application, by notes in good condition, at their nominal value; provided that such replacement shall not be required in the case of any note unless the part of the note presented shall constitute more than one-half of the note.

i) The notes of the Bank shall bear the facsimile signature of the Président and the seal of the Commissioner.

702 Commission des Réparations.