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Description: | (obverse) 1 FR
(reverse) P. OF W. TOKEN B.E.F.
A British issue 1 franc token for use by German POW's in France. Part of a collection of token coinage issued to POW's during the First World War.
A British issue 1 franc token for use by German POW's in France, the token is circular and made from zinc, the obverse is engraved with the denomination in centre "1 FR" encircled by a simple quatrefoil border, the reverse is embossed with the following legend "P. OF W. TOKEN B.E.F.". | Publisher: | http://www.iwm.org.uk | Source: | Imperial War Museum | Identifier: | http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/o... | Go to resource |
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