France Société Générale 5 Centimes Emergency Money Stamp
France · 1920 · 5 centimes
A 5 centimes emergency money piece (timbre-monnaie) issued by Société Générale in Paris around 1920. This item features a paper stamp encased within a metal and plastic frame, designed to serve as a substitute for small change.
During and after World War I, France experienced severe coin shortages. Various private companies, banks, and local authorities issued 'monnaie de nécessité' (emergency money) like this to facilitate daily transactions.
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