France Aux Dames de France 10 Centimes Stamp-Money

France · 1915 · 10 centimes

This is a 10 centimes stamp-money token, issued by the 'Aux Dames de France' department store in Bordeaux during the early 20th century. It served as a form of necessity money and advertising, featuring a relief design and made from various materials including paper, with typographic printing.

Stamp-money, or 'timbre-monnaie,' was often created during periods of coin shortages, particularly during wartime or economic instability. These items combined the function of a small denomination coin with the advertising power of a business.