Encased Stamp - Chicorée Capon 25 Centimes

France · 1900 · 25 centimes

A circular encased stamp, featuring a 25 centimes French stamp within a metal and plastic casing. The casing prominently advertises 'Chicorée Capon' from La Courneuve.

This encased stamp served as necessity money during a period of coin shortage in France, likely in the early 20th century. It also functioned as an advertisement for Chicorée Capon, a common practice for such tokens.