France Labouesse Chocolate 10 Centimes Emergency Stamp-Money
France · 1920 · 10 Centimes
This item is a French 10 centimes emergency currency piece, known as a 'timbre-monnaie,' issued around 1920 by Chocolat Labouesse. It features a postage stamp encased within a metal or plastic holder, likely bearing the company's advertising.
Issued during a period of economic instability and coin shortages in post-WWI France, this 'monnaie de nécessité' served as a substitute for small change. Such items were often produced by local businesses or municipalities to facilitate commerce.
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