Aux Dames de France 10 centimes store token

France · 1900 · 10 centimes

A circular metal token with a central paper insert, featuring 'AUX DAMES DE FRANCE BORDEAUX' and '10 CENTIMES' on one side, and 'MONNAIE DE NECESSITE' on the other.

Monnaie de nécessité were private tokens issued by businesses or local authorities, especially during periods of coin shortages or economic instability, to facilitate small transactions. This token from 'Aux Dames de France' department store in Bordeaux served as a form of private currency.