25 Centimes Lacour et Chasseriaud Postal Currency

France · 1903 · 25c

A circular metal-encased postal currency featuring a 25 centimes French Sower (La Semeuse) postage stamp. The stamp is visible through a plastic window, with the reverse of the casing bearing text for Lacour et Chasseriaud.

This 'timbre-monnaie' or emergency currency was issued in early 20th century France, likely during a period of coin shortage, allowing postage stamps to serve as small denomination money.