France 5 Centimes Crédit Lyonnais Necessity Money (Timbre-Monnaie)
France · 1920 · 5 Centimes de Franc
This item is a 'Timbre-monnaie' (stamp-money) issued by Crédit Lyonnais in 1920. It served as a 5 centimes necessity money token, likely due to coin shortages following World War I. The design features the bank's name and denomination.
Necessity money like this 'Timbre-monnaie' was common in Europe during and after World War I, when official coinage was scarce, and local authorities or businesses issued their own tokens to facilitate commerce.
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Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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