FRANCE, tokens
    Jetons are for counting and tokens are private chits for spending.  Probably tokens started being used in France in the 14th century or so with local church issues created for the collection plate business.  In the 19th century tokens became standard objects used all over the world, and the French made a lot of them.

FRANCE, BEZIERS, 10 centimes SYNDICAT DES LIMONADIERS, undated (c. 1920), 29mm brass, AU-Unc $21.00
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FRANCE, (PERPIGNAN), military, 53E MESS DES SOUS-OFFICIERS / 5C, 22mm zinc, undated (c. 1910-1920s), light spots, XF $35.00
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FRANCE, (PERPIGNAN), military, 53E MESS DES SOUS-OFFICIERS / 10C, 22mm brass, undated (c. 1910-1920s), star countermark, nick, VF $36.00
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