uncommon1900-1945

Encased stamp-money of 5 centimes, Société Marseillaise de Crédit

Name: Encased stamp-money of 5 centimes, Société Marseillaise de Crédit
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

France · 1920 · 5 centimes

This is an encased stamp (timbre-monnaie) from 1920, featuring a 5 centimes French stamp. The stamp is enclosed in a circular metal case, likely issued by the Société Marseillaise de Crédit.

These encased stamps served as 'necessity money' (monnaie de nécessité) in France during periods of coin shortages, particularly after World War I. They provided small change when official coinage was scarce.

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necessity-money bank encased-stamp

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$300

Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$180

Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$100

Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$50

Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$20

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