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France 10 Centimes Gargantua Cannery Emergency Currency Token

Name: France 10 Centimes Gargantua Cannery Emergency Currency Token
Brand: France

France · 1917 · 10 centimes de franc

This is a 10 centimes emergency currency token, also known as "timbre-monnaie," issued by the Gargantua cannery in Lorient, France. It features typography on paper, encased in a metal frame, serving as a substitute for official coinage during a period of scarcity.

Such emergency currency tokens were common in France during the early 20th century, particularly around World War I, when official coinage was scarce due to hoarding and wartime economic disruption.

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Typography

Themes

emergency-currency numismatics food-industry france gargantua

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$25

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$15

Good(G)

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.