Chocolat Labouesse 25 centimes Timbre-monnaie

France · 1920 · 25 centimes

A circular metal token encasing a French 25 centimes postage stamp featuring Marianne. The metal frame advertises 'Chocolat Labouesse' and its location 'Au Kremlin Bicêtre'.

This 'timbre-monnaie' served as necessity money, likely issued by Chocolat Labouesse during a period of coin shortage in France, possibly following World War I, to facilitate small transactions.