uncommon1900-1945

G. Taupin 10 Centimes Postal Currency

Name: G. Taupin 10 Centimes Postal Currency
Brand: France

France · 1920 · 10 centimes

A circular metal disc with a paper label featuring the denomination '10 CENTIMES' and advertising for G. Taupin heating and cooking appliances.

This 'timbre-monnaie' was a form of necessity money issued by a private company, G. Taupin, likely during a period of coin scarcity in post-WWI France, serving as both currency and advertisement.

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necessity-money private-issue advertising

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