Concert Mayol 25 Centimes Necessity Token

France · 1900 · 25 centimes

This circular metal token, issued by the Concert Mayol in Paris, features 'BON POUR 25 CENTIMES' centrally, surrounded by 'CONCERT MAYOL PARIS'. It served as a form of private emergency currency.

Such 'monnaie de nécessité' were privately issued tokens, common in France during the early 20th century to supplement official currency, particularly by businesses like the famous Concert Mayol music hall.