1925 Bronze Medal of the Compagnie Franco-Brésilienne de Cafés — A Celebration of the Roaring Twenties Coffee Trade

Own a Prestige Bronze Medal from the Height of the Roaring Twenties Coffee Trade

A genuine 1925 bronze medal issued by the Compagnie Franco-Brésilienne de Cafés, commemorating the thriving commercial partnership between France and Brazil during the height of the interwar coffee boom.

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📷 You will receive the exact bronze medal pictured.

☕ Issued during the height of Brazil's dominance in the global coffee trade
🎨 Designed by Ch. Pillet, blending the elegance of Art Nouveau with the emerging Art Deco style
🤲 A substantial 68 mm bronze medal celebrating international commerce during the Roaring Twenties

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Why This Medal Matters

The 1920s were an era of unprecedented optimism, innovation, and international trade.

Few industries reflected that prosperity more than coffee. During this period, Brazil produced the majority of the world's coffee, while France ranked among Europe's most enthusiastic consumers. The Compagnie Franco-Brésilienne de Cafés, based in Paris, stood at the center of this flourishing commercial relationship, importing Brazilian coffee into one of the world's most sophisticated markets.

This authentic bronze medal was created in 1925 to commemorate that partnership.

Unlike coins intended for circulation, presentation medals such as this were prestige pieces. They celebrated successful commercial enterprises, strengthened business relationships, and demonstrated the confidence and ambition of the companies that commissioned them.

Designed by the French artist Ch. Pillet, the medal beautifully captures the artistic transition taking place in Europe during the 1920s. The obverse portrays an elegant allegorical female figure holding a branch, combining the graceful flowing forms of Art Nouveau with the cleaner, more geometric style that would become Art Deco. The reverse complements the design with refined ornamental motifs that reflect the sophistication of Parisian decorative arts during the interwar period.

Measuring an impressive 68 mm in diameter and preserved in uncirculated condition, this medal embodies the confidence and international outlook of the Roaring Twenties—a decade of expanding global commerce, artistic innovation, and cultural optimism before the economic upheavals that followed at the end of the decade.

More than simply a commemorative medal, it is a tangible reminder of the commercial networks and artistic achievements that defined one of the twentieth century's most fascinating eras.

Perfect For

• Collectors of Art Deco and Art Nouveau medals
• French historical medal enthusiasts
• Collectors interested in coffee and international trade
• Decorative arts and design collectors
• Anyone looking for a unique piece of twentieth-century history

What You'll Receive

• The exact bronze medal pictured
• Country: France
• Organization: Compagnie Franco-Brésilienne de Cafés
• Century: 20th Century
• Date: 1925
• Type: Bronze Commemorative Medal
• Designer: Ch. Pillet
• Material: Bronze
• Condition: Uncirculated
• Diameter: 68 mm
• Guaranteed authentic

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