Encased Stamp (Timbre-monnaie) 5 Centimes, Emailleries Aubry

France · 1920 · 5 centimes

A 5 centimes French Sower stamp encased in a circular metal holder. The holder features the inscription 'EMAILLERIES AUBRY SAULTAIN' and 'MONNAIE DE NECESSITE', indicating its use as a private necessity coin.

Issued around 1920, this encased stamp served as necessity money during a period of coin shortage in France, particularly after World War I. It was issued by Emailleries Aubry in Saultain to facilitate local commerce.