Encased Stamp-Money, Lingrand Mirror Factory, Lille

France · 1910 · 5 centimes

A round, metal-encased stamp featuring a French Sower design, issued by the Lingrand Mirror Factory in Lille for 5 centimes. The casing serves as advertising for the factory.

This encased stamp served as necessity money during a period of coin shortages, likely around World War I. It allowed a private business, Lingrand Mirror Factory, to provide small change while also advertising its services.