Chicorée Capon 10 Centimes Necessity Token
France · 1900 · 10 centimes
A circular necessity token for 10 centimes from Chicorée Capon in La Courneuve, featuring the company name and denomination on both sides, with a stylized plant design on the reverse.
Issued by Chicorée Capon, a chicory producer, this necessity token served as a form of local currency or discount voucher during a period when official coinage was scarce, common in France during the early 20th century, particularly around WWI.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
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.
