1 Penny (Hall, Henry J. - Christchurch) ND front 1 Penny (Hall, Henry J. - Christchurch) ND back
1 Penny (Hall, Henry J. - Christchurch) ND photo
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1 Penny (Hall, Henry J. - Christchurch) ND

 
Copper - 34 mm
Description
Issuer
New Zealand
Type
Token
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Trade tokens (1857-1881)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#77512
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Emu and kangaroo facing each other

Comment

Mule

Andrews catalogue number - A#160

Rarity - R8: Very Rare

Interesting fact

The Token 1 Penny coin was issued by Henry J. Hall in Christchurch, New Zealand in the late 19th century. It was made of copper and features a unique design, with the obverse side bearing the image of a Maori chief and the reverse side featuring a depiction of a kiwi bird. The coin was intended to serve as a token for use in local trade, but it never gained widespread acceptance and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.