uncommon1900-1945

France Botot 25 Centimes Necessity Token (Soaps & Toothpastes)

Name: France Botot 25 Centimes Necessity Token (Soaps & Toothpastes)
Brand: France

France · 1915 · 25 centimes

This is a necessity token issued by Botot, a French company known for soaps and toothpastes, redeemable for 25 centimes. It features text indicating its value and issuer, likely serving as a form of private currency during a period of official coinage scarcity.

Necessity money like this token was commonly issued by businesses and local authorities in France, particularly during World War I (1914-1918), to address shortages of official coinage. These tokens facilitated local transactions and maintained commerce when government-issued coins were scarce.

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necessity-money advertising commerce tokens world-war-i

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$25

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$15

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$10

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.