France Bristol Hotel Emergency Stamp-Money, 1916
France · 1916 · Emergency currency (value not specified)
This listing describes a 'Timbre-monnaie' (stamp-money or token-stamp) issued by the Bristol Hotel in Lyon, France, in 1916. It is a small, circular piece, likely made of paper and metal, printed using typography, and functioned as a form of emergency currency.
Issued during World War I, this 'monnaie de nécessité' reflects the widespread practice of businesses and local authorities creating their own small-denomination currency to address shortages of official coinage, a common economic challenge during wartime.
Printing Method
Typography
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Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.
