10 Centimes Palais de la Mode Token (Reverse)

France · 1900 · 10 centimes

This is the reverse side of a circular necessity token, featuring the text 'PALAIS DE LA MODE' and 'ARGENTAN' within a decorative border, along with 'BON POUR 10 CENTIMES'. The token is made of gilded sheet metal, plastic, and paper.

This token, known as 'monnaie de nécessité,' was issued by a business called 'Palais de la Mode' in Argentan, France, likely during a period of small change scarcity in the early 20th century. It served as a local currency substitute.