The 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 lettering
PILULES PINK
REGENERATEUR DU SANG
TONIQUE DES NERFS
FYP Bte SGDG PARIS
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Green stamp `Semeuse` of 5 centimes on red bottom.
Reverse lettering
REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE
5c
POSTES
Reverse script
Latin
Mint
FYP FYP (Fallait Y Penser), Paris,France (1920-1924)
Mintage
ND
(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 -