Chicorée V. Groux 25 Centimes Necessity Token

France · 1915 · 25 centimes

A circular necessity token, featuring the denomination '25 CENTIMES' prominently in the center. The company name 'CHICORÉE V. GROUX BLENDECQUES' and 'MARQUE DÉPOSÉE' (Registered Trademark) encircle the central value.

Issued by a chicory company in Blendecques, France, this necessity token served as a substitute for official currency during periods of economic instability or coin shortages, common in France during the early 20th century, particularly during World War I.