Monaco Oceanographic Museum 5 Centimes Necessity Token

Monaco · 1900 · 5 centimes

A circular token-like item featuring 'MUSEE OCEANOGRAPHIQUE DE MONACO' around the top and '5 CENTIMES' in the center, with 'MONACO' at the bottom.

This item is a 'monnaie de nécessité' (necessity money) issued by the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco in the early 20th century, likely to address a shortage of small change.