Crédit Lyonnais 25 Centimes Emergency Currency, 1920

France · 1920 · 25 centimes

A circular metal disc with a paper label featuring 'CRÉDIT LYONNAIS' and '25 CENTIMES' text, indicating its use as emergency currency. The year 1920 is also prominently displayed on the label.

Issued during the post-World War I period, this emergency currency reflects the economic instability and coin shortages in France, where private institutions like Crédit Lyonnais provided local tender.