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France 5 Centimes American Dental Cabinet Toulon Necessity Token

Name: France 5 Centimes American Dental Cabinet Toulon Necessity Token
Brand: France

France · 1920 · 5 Centimes

A 5 centimes necessity money token, issued around 1920 by the American Dental Cabinet in Toulon, France. This token features a stamp-like design encased in metal or plastic, serving as fractional currency during a period of coin shortage.

Necessity money (Monnaie de nécessité) was commonly issued by private businesses and local authorities in France during and after World War I to address severe shortages of official coinage, facilitating local commerce.

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$120

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$80

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$50

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$25

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.