French 5 Centimes Vermouth Crucifix Timbre-Monnaie

France · 1920 · 5 centimes

A circular metal token featuring a central opening where a French 5 centimes Sower-type stamp is embedded. The surrounding metal frame is stamped with advertising for 'Vermouth Crucifix'.

This 'timbre-monnaie' served as necessity money during a period of coin shortage in France, likely around World War I. It also functioned as an advertising medium for the 'Vermouth Crucifix' brand.