Royal Canadian Mint Sterling Silver Playing Card Money Set in Box w/ COAs Draped Bust Half KM# 697 Denomination Farthing Country

KM# 697 Denomination Farthing Country Great Britain Government Kingdom (Resumed) Ruler George IV Coinage Type Pre-decimal Coinage Composition Copper Weight 4

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Royal Canadian Mint Sterling Silver Playing Card Money Set in Box w/ COAs Draped Bust Half KM# 697 Denomination Farthing CountryThis neat set originally sold at the RCM @ $359. 80. Many items have been used for money throughout human history, but arguably the most surprising are the playing cards which replaced coinage during the 17th and 18th centuries when it became scarce in the isolated colony of New France. This exciting new series showcases the fascinating history of "playing card money" with coins that feature a unique rectangular shape and combine colour and selective