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uncommon1900-1945
L'Intransigeant 10 Centimes Necessity Token
France · 1900 · 10 centimes
A circular token, not a traditional postage stamp, featuring the newspaper name 'L'Intransigeant' at the top and 'JOURNAL' at the bottom, with '10 CENTIMES' prominently displayed in the center.
Issued as 'necessity money' by the French newspaper L'Intransigeant in the early 20th century, likely to address a shortage of small change in circulation.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
