A woman gives her jewels for a pledge valuation at the Credit Municipal public pawnbroker in Nice
A woman gives her jewels to an expert for a pledge valuation at the Credit Municipal public pawnbroker in Nice November 24, 2011. Set up in the 17th century in response to usurious moneylenders, the non-profit Credit Municipal helps more and more people in need of extra cash. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (FRANCE - Tags: BUSINESS SOCIETY)