Due to a shortage of small change, merchants began issuing private tokens to facilitate business and meet demand. Finally, in 1850 Canada enabled authorized banks to produce legal tender tokens. Between 1850 and 1857, several banks issued a series low-denomination half-penny and penny tokens.
Bank & Provincial Tokens
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Montreal Agriculture & Commerce Token (ND) Canada 1/2 Penny - GOODThe Montreal Agriculture & Commerce Token (ND) Canada 1/2 Penny is part of our monthly specials collection. This coin is in GOOD condition. Product... |
$10.00 |
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1837 (City Bank) Canada 1/2 Penny - GOOD, CorrosionThe 1837 (City Bank) Canada 1/2 Penny is part of our monthly specials collection. This coin is in GOOD condition, but shows signs of corrosion.... |
$2.50 |
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1837 (City Bank) Canada 1/2 Penny - VERY GOOD, CorrosionThe 1837 (City Bank) Canada 1/2 Penny is part of our monthly specials collection. This coin is in VERY GOOD condition, but shows signs of corrosion.... |
$2.00 |
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1837 (City Bank, With Period, ??) Canada 1 Penny - FINE, Damaged/NicksThe 1837 (City Bank, With Period, ??) Canada 1 Penny is part of our monthly specials collection. This coin is in FINE condition, but shows signs of... |
$15.00 |
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