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uncommon1900-1945
France 10 Centimes Postal Currency (Société Générale)
France · 1920 · 10 centimes
A 10 centimes French Sower stamp, depicting an allegorical female figure sowing seeds, encased in a circular metal holder issued by Société Générale.
This item served as a provisional currency, known as 'monnaie de nécessité' or postal currency, created in France around 1920 to alleviate coin shortages, particularly after World War I.
Printing Method
Engraved
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