1874 New Zealand Trade Token McCaul, GeorgeThis 1874 trade token comes from Grahamstown, New Zealand, issued by George McCaul a coppersmith, tinsmith, plumber and gasfitter and reflects the practical private coinage used during a shortage of small British denomination coins. This collector piece is a historic business token rather than government coinage, offering a tangible link to everyday commercial life in 19th century New Zealand. Country: New Zealand Year: 1874 Denomination: Trade token

000 sent to New Zealand

It represents the practical response of businesses to a shortage of small change during that period

EF (Extremely Fine) indicates light

Country: China

surfaces retain original mint luster and full detail

reflecting British monetary practice in the early 19th century

Year: 1892

This historic penny is a solid choice for collectors of Commonwealth and New Zealand coinage

Struck as a proof

This is an 1890s United States White Brothers & Company shoe tag token

offering a tangible piece of regional numismatic heritage from the early 20th century

creases and light soiling