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1 Penny / 2 Sous Banque du Peuple
1837 year| Copper | 19 g | 34.1 mm |
| Issuer | Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | People's Bank (Banque du Peuple) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1837 |
| Value | 2 Sous = 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 19 g |
| Diameter | 34.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#22504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Arms of the City of Montreal with the name of the participating bank on the ribbon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK TOKEN
CONCORDIA SALUS
BANQUE DU PEUPLE
1837
ONE PENNY
Edge
Plain
Comment
LC-9C1 Strong (large) ground around feet, left collar below shoulder, period after CANADALC-9C2 Weak (small) ground around feet, left collar at shoulder, period after CANADA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny / 2 Sous (Banque du Peuple) 1837 from Lower Canada (Canadian provinces) made of Copper weighing 19g is that it was used as a form of currency during a time of economic hardship in Canada. The coin was issued by the Banque du Peuple, a bank that was established to provide financial assistance to the working class, and it was designed to be easily accessible and affordable for everyday transactions. Despite its humble origins, the coin has become a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1837 | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny / 2 Sous (Banque du Peuple) 1837 coin.
