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½ Penny (BITIT Token) ND
| Copper | 3.3 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Canadian provinces (Canada) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#144842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A crude harp facing left.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Weight: 3.22-3.3 g
BL-39: Harp reverse
BL-39B: Mule, BL-38 reverse
Fewer than five known examples known
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (BITIT Token) ND from Canadian provinces (Canada) made of Copper weighing 3.3 g is that it was used as a substitute for the official Canadian penny coin during a period of severe coin shortage in the early 19th century. The BITIT token was created by a private company and was accepted as legal tender by many merchants in Canada, despite not being officially sanctioned by the Canadian government. This token is a unique piece of Canadian numismatic history and is highly sought after by collectors today.