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Bank Token Half Penny (Bank of Upper Canada)
Half Penny

Bank Token Half Penny (Bank of Upper Canada)

Province of Canada (pre-Confederation) · 1844

The obverse features the Saint George Cross in a shield with a wreath of laurel, and the words 'BANK TOKEN' and 'HALF PENNY'. The reverse typically features Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon.

Country
Province of Canada (pre-Confederation)
Year
1844
Denomination
Half Penny
Metal
Copper

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Overview

The obverse features the Saint George Cross in a shield with a wreath of laurel, and the words 'BANK TOKEN' and 'HALF PENNY'. The reverse typically features Saint George on horseback slaying a dragon.

Historical significance

These tokens were issued by the Bank of Upper Canada to address a chronic shortage of copper coinage in the British North American colonies. They were produced in large quantities and circulated widely before Canada's decimal currency was established.

Estimated value

$5.00 - $30.00 USD (depending on condition)

Care & preservation

Store in a PVC-free coin holder or capsule in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning the coin, as this can strip the patina and significantly reduce its value to collectors.