La Petite Epargne 10 centimes Postal Currency

France · 1920 · 10 centimes

A circular metal token with a French 10 centimes Sower stamp embedded in its center, issued by 'La Petite Epargne' in Paris. The surrounding metal ring bears the name and address of the issuing entity.

This item represents a form of emergency currency, or 'monnaie de nécessité,' privately issued by a business in Paris around 1920, likely in response to a shortage of small change following World War I. It allowed for continued commerce during economic instability.