10 Centimes Chocolat Labouesse Necessity Token

France · 1920 · 10 centimes

A 10 centimes French postage stamp, likely a definitive issue, encased in a circular metal frame. The frame is inscribed with 'CHOCOLAT LABOUESSE' and 'AU KREMLIN BICETRE', indicating its use as a commercial token.

This 'timbre-monnaie' or necessity token was issued by Chocolat Labouesse around 1920, likely due to a shortage of small change after WWI. Such tokens were a common form of private emergency currency in France during periods of economic instability.