uncommon1900-1945

Valenciennes Chamber of Commerce Emergency Stamp

Name: Valenciennes Chamber of Commerce Emergency Stamp
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1917 · 50 centimes

The stamp features a rectangular design with a decorative border. The central text reads 'CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE VALENCIENNES' at the top, 'BON POUR' in the middle, and '50 CENTIMES' at the bottom, with a placeholder serial number 'No 00000'.

Issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Valenciennes during World War I, these emergency stamps served as local currency due to a severe shortage of official coinage in German-occupied territories. They reflect the economic hardship and ingenuity of local authorities during wartime.

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emergency-issue local-post currency-substitute world-war-i

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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