France 5 Centimes Tubecuir Emergency Currency Stamp

France · 1920 · 5 centimes

A green French Sower definitive stamp encased in a circular metal and plastic holder. The holder features 'TUBECUIR 8 RUE DROUOT PARIS' on one side and 'MONNAIE DE NECESSITE 5 CENTIMES' on the other.

Issued around 1920, this item served as emergency currency (monnaie de nécessité) during a period of coin shortages in France. It was produced by Tubecuir, a private company, to facilitate small transactions.