Botot Soaps & Toothpastes 5 Centimes Emergency Token
France · 1900 · 5 centimes
A circular metal token for Botot soaps and toothpastes, featuring '5 CENTIMES' prominently in the center and 'MONNAIE DE NECESSITE' at the bottom, indicating its use as emergency currency.
This token represents a form of emergency currency ('monnaie de nécessité') issued by the Botot company in early 20th century France, likely during a period of coin shortage, serving both as a medium of exchange and an advertisement for their products.
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