5 Centimes - Pilules Pink Paris

€1.00
LocationFrance
Year1920-1923
TypeTrade token
CompositionAluminium
Weight1 g
Diameter33 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
Orientation
EdgeSmooth
PeriodThird Republic (1870-1940)
Reference(s) BROU#page 85
Obverse descriptionThe coin consists of an aluminum capsule, in which is embedded a postage stamp held by a mica disk. `FYP` (Fallait Y Penser) is the name of the company that manufactured these stamps. At the bottom is an abbreviated inscription `Patented without government guarantee`. There are many variations.
Obverse letteringPILULES PINK REGENERATEUR DU SANG TONIQUE DES NERFS FYP Bte SGDG PARIS
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionGreen stamp `Semeuse` of 5 centimes on red bottom.
Reverse letteringREPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5c POSTES
Reverse scriptLatin
MintFYP
FYP (Fallait Y Penser), Paris,France (1920-1924)
MintageND (1920-1923) FYP - (fr) Ttype 1 : Avers estampé. Revers : 5 centimes vert sur fond rouge -
ND (1920-1923) FYP - (fr) Type 2 (avec S.G.D.G.) : Avers : rouge - crême - noir. Revers : 5 centimes vert sur fond rouge -
ND (1920-1923) FYP - (fr) Type 3 (sans S.G.D.G.) : Avers rouge - crême - noir Revers : 5 centimes vert sur fond rouge -
Catalog ID7184678670
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