Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad
1 Bit (Cut of Reales) ND (1811) front 1 Bit (Cut of Reales) ND (1811) back
1 Bit (Cut of Reales) ND (1811) photo
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1 Bit (Cut of Reales) ND (1811) front 1 Bit (Cut of Reales) ND (1811) back
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1 Bit Cut of Reales ND

1811 year
Silver 2.79 g -
Description
Issuer
 Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Year
 1811
Value
 1 Bit (1 Shilling)
Currency
 Dollar (1811-1825)
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 2.79 g
Shape
 Other (Cut out 8 Reales)
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-08
References
Numista
 N#100661
Rarity index
 95%

Interesting fact

The 1 Bit coin from Trinidad (Trinidad and Tobago) made of Silver weighing 2.79g was minted during the time when Trinidad was a Spanish colony, and it features the Spanish coat of arms on one side and the Trinidad and Tobago coat of arms on the other. This coin was used as a form of currency in Trinidad and Tobago until the country switched to decimalization in 1959.