5 Centimes - Aux dames de France

Location France
Year 1920-1923
Type Trade token
Composition Aluminium
Weight 1 g
Diameter 33 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation
Edge Smooth
Period Third Republic (1870-1940)
Notice
Reference(s) BROU#page 66
Obverse description 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. There are many variants.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering AUX DAMES DE FRANCE 5 NOUVEAUTES BORDEAUX
Reverse description Green stamp `Semeuse` of 5 cents on gold background.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE 5c POSTES
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2546909580
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