Botot 5 centimes Advertising Token

France · 1900 · 5 centimes

A circular metal token featuring a central paper insert with the design of a French 5 centimes Sower stamp. The token's rim carries advertising text for Botot soaps and toothpastes.

This 'timbre-monnaie' or stamp-money served as a form of necessity money and advertising in early 20th century France, likely during a period of small coin shortages, promoting Botot products.