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Wondering the value of an 1852 one penny Canadian bank token. size is approximate. 2" diameter, one side shows a lady sitting and the other side shows a man standing. Reads Quebec Bank Token one penny/ Province Du Canada Deux Sous.
Hi Erin, In 1852 the British government gave the Quebec Bank the right to issue copper 1/2 and 1 penny tokens due to a severe shortage of small change.
Collector value may be worth about $5 with heavy wear to around $20 with moderate wear to maybe $45 with light wear.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of Coins of Canada, Canadian Coins or the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad
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Brad Swain
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I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.
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45 years collecting coins and paper money.
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BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech
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