Tokens Keep Economy Afloat.

Autor: VAN RYZIN, ROBERT R.
Zdroj: Numismatic News; 11/5/2024, Vol. 73 Issue 29, p11-13, 3p
Abstrakt: The article discusses the historical use of tokens in Canada during the 1800s to address a copper coin shortage, as highlighted in Hazel Elmore's piece from the July 1965 issue of Coins magazine. Topics include the origins of the coin shortage, the proliferation of counterfeit tokens; and the response of merchants and the public to the economic challenges of the time.
Databáze: Complementary Index