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½ Penny - Kirkcaldie and Stains Wellington ND
1874 year| Copper | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1874 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Trade tokens (1857-1881) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#27267 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
KIRKCALDIE & STAINS
GENERAL
DRAPERS
AND
OUTFITTERS
WELLINGTON
Comment
Andrews catalogue number A#312Rarity: R3 - Frequently Seen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny - Kirkcaldie and Stains (Wellington) ND (1874) from New Zealand made of Copper is that it was used as a form of currency during a time when there was a shortage of official currency in circulation. The coin was issued by a private company, Kirkcaldie and Stains, and was accepted as legal tender by many businesses in Wellington, despite not being officially sanctioned by the government. This highlights the resourcefulness and resilience of the people of Wellington during a time of economic challenge.
