Our Tokens from France

This category is dedicated to French tokens minted from 1600 until the end of the period covered by the collection of French coins prior to the euro (2002). Tokens, often used as alternative means of payment or as a mark of presence and accounting, represent an important facet of the monetary and social history of France.

You will find here a wide selection of tokens, reflecting the different political regimes, corporations, chambers of commerce and significant events in the history of France. Each token is a unique piece testifying to its time.

Explore our collection to discover royal tokens, account tokens, necessity tokens and other types of tokens issued on French territory. The study of these objects allows us to deepen our knowledge of the French economy and institutions through the centuries.