© PCGS
© PCGS
5 Dollars ND
1935 year| Brass | - | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Alaska (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation |
| Period | Territory of Alaska (1912-1959) |
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1935 |
| Value | 5 Dollars (5 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1937 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#197284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value in center with legend surrounding
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GOOD FOR FIVE DOLLARS IN TRADE
5 00
・ARRC・
Comment
8 denominations of "Bingle" coins produced by the US government to be given to settlers of the ARRC (Alaska Rural Rehabilitation Corporation) in Matanuska Valley, Alaska. The 1935 Matanuska Colony Project provided 30 dollars in these coins for adults and 5 dollars for children. Original mintage of 1000, most of which was melted down following the colony's switch to US coinage in 1937 . A commemorative set was released in 1985, struck from the newly discovered original dies.Palmer, Alaska
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 5 Dollars ND (1935) from Alaska (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) made of Brass is that it was issued during a time when Alaska was still a territory of the United States, and not yet a state. The coin was minted in 1935, and Alaska did not become a state until 1959. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights Alaska's territorial past and its journey towards becoming a state.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1935) | 1000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars ND (1935) coin.
