5 centimes - Kirky Beard and Cie LD

€2.00
LocationFrance
Year1920-1923
TypeTrade token
CompositionAluminium
Weight1 g
Diameter33 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
EdgePlain
PeriodThird Republic (1870-1940)
Reference(s) BROU#page 74
Obverse descriptionThe coin consists of an aluminum capsule, into which is set a postage stamp held by a mica disk. `FYP` (Fallait Y Penser) is the name of the company that manufactured these stamps. This name is followed by the abbreviated inscription `Patented without government guarantee`. There are many variations.
Obverse letteringKIRBY, BEARD & Co Ld ORFÈVRERIE ANGLAISE 5. Rue Auber. PARIS FYP Breveté s.g.d.g.
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)  - -
Catalog ID8970624390
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