Pernod Export

22mm, fiber (reverse same)

I got this and a similar rectangular token in 2011 on a trade from Europe. I was able to find a little information about them, but would love to know more!
Post at World of Coins, these are probably counters or jetons for gambling. Scan on page shows three shapes (round, large rectangle, small rectangle) and four colors (red, green, yellow, orange)
This page shows many Pernod counters, but doesn't seem to have any information about them. (in French)
This page show many different similar counters (in French) and also has the following information (Google translation):
A childhood memory! These chips of wood were used advertising to my grandparents for keeping score in the card game!
In fact, they are advertising for gaming chips from counter in licensed premises. Advertising is generally devoted to drinking, especially the appetizers. In the 1950s, there were a few chips in bakelite. Then, from the 1960s, the chips of wood chips were replaced by plastic.

These tokens were offered by merchants or producers of alcohol in cardboard boxes or wood. It was used on countertops, in boxes of wooden counter that could contain both the chips and card game. Card games could also be inserted into wooden boxes dedicated.
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