uncommon1900-1945

France Vasseur Bank 25 Centimes Timbre-Monnaie (Necessity Money)

Name: France Vasseur Bank 25 Centimes Timbre-Monnaie (Necessity Money)
Brand: France

France · 1915 · 25 Centimes

This item is a 25 centimes timbre-monnaie (stamp-money) issued by the Vasseur Bank at 166 Rue Montmartre in Paris. It features a stamp-like design printed on paper, encased within a metal frame, functioning as a privately issued currency substitute.

Timbre-monnaie like this were privately issued necessity money, often appearing during periods of economic instability or currency shortages, such as during World War I in France, to facilitate small transactions.

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notgeld private-issue bank currency-substitute world-war-i

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$50

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$35

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$20

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$10

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.