Botot 5 Centimes Necessity Token

France · 1900 · 5 centimes

A circular necessity token issued by Botot for its soaps and toothpastes, featuring '5 CENTIMES' in the center, surrounded by the company name and 'PARIS'.

This token served as 'necessity money' (monnaie de nécessité), a common practice in France during periods of coin shortages, particularly in the early 20th century, allowing companies like Botot to facilitate transactions.