10 Centimes - Ville de Roncq [59] ND

Reverse

Roncq town hall stamp.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEPARTEMENT DU NORD
MAIRIE
DE
RONCQ

Comment

Undated, unsigned, town hall stamp on verso, no number.
Printed in brown on round white card.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Sans date, sans signature, cachet de la mairie au verso, sans numéro.
Impression en marron sur carton rond blanc.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centimes coin from Roncq was made of cardboard, which is a unique and unusual material for coins. This was likely due to the scarcity of metals during World War I, which led to the use of alternative materials for coin production. The cardboard coins were issued from 1914 to 1921 and feature a simple design with the name of the commune, "Ville de Roncq," and the denomination, "10 Centimes." Despite being made of a relatively fragile material, these coins have become highly sought after by collectors due to their rarity and historical significance.