5 Centimes - Ville de Fourmies [59] ND

Reverse

Municipal revenue stamp.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
RECETTE MUNICIPALE
FOURMIES Nord

Comment

No date, no signature, town hall stamp, no number.
Printed in black on round yellow card.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Sans date, sans signature, cachet de la mairie, sans numéro.
Impression en noir sur carton rond jaune.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Centimes coin from the Commune of Fourmies is that it 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 the image of a woman representing the city of Fourmies on one side and the value of 5 centimes on the other. This coin is a rare and interesting example of the innovative ways in which countries have adapted their currency production during times of crisis.