Aux Dames de France 25 Centimes Necessity Token

France · 1900 · 25 centimes

This is a round, metal-backed token with a paper label. The label features the store name 'Aux Dames de France', the denomination '25 Centimes', and 'Bordeaux', indicating its origin as necessity money.

Necessity money was often issued by private businesses or local authorities during times of currency shortage, particularly common during wartime or economic crises in the early 20th century. This token served as a form of local currency for the 'Aux Dames de France' department store in Bordeaux.