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.