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uncommon1900-1945
Crédit Lyonnais 25 Centimes Stamp-Money
France · 1920 · 25 centimes
A circular piece of necessity money issued by Crédit Lyonnais, featuring the bank's name, the denomination of 25 centimes, and the phrase 'Monnaie de Nécessité'. It is made of aluminum and paper.
Issued in 1920, this necessity money from Crédit Lyonnais helped alleviate currency shortages in France following World War I, facilitating local commerce when official coinage was scarce.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Superb(S)
$300Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Extremely Fine(XF)
$180Well centered, fresh colors
Very Fine(VF)
$100Nicely centered, minor flaws
Fine(F)
$50Average centering, acceptable
Good(G)
$20Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
