Raspail Liqueur 10 Centimes Timbre-Monnaie

France · 1900 · 10 centimes

A circular metal token with a central paper insert, featuring '10 CENTIMES' and 'LIQUEUR RASPAIL' text. The design serves as a form of private necessity money.

Issued by Raspail liqueur establishments during a period of coin shortage in early 20th century France, this timbre-monnaie served as a private form of currency. It highlights the historical practice of businesses issuing their own tokens to facilitate commerce.