Encased Stamp 10 Centimes Lingrand, Lille

France · 1900 · 10 centimes

A circular metal-encased stamp featuring a French 10 centimes Sower stamp, used as emergency currency. The casing advertises 'Miroiterie Lingrand' at 16, Rue Saint Nicolas, Lille.

This encased stamp served as emergency currency (monnaie de nécessité) in France during a period of coin shortages, likely in the early 20th century. It was issued by the Lingrand Mirror Works in Lille, functioning as both small change and an advertisement.