uncommon1900-1945

Botot 5 Centimes Necessity Token

Name: Botot 5 Centimes Necessity Token
Brand: France
Availability: InStock

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.

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necessity-money advertising commerce tokens

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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.