Aust & NZ Tokens
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Lot 537 Session 2 (11.30am Wednesday) Aust & NZ Tokens
Estimate $70
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WEST WALLSEND CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Dole Tokens, complete set halfpenny, penny (bronze), threepence (al,br.), sixpence, shilling (aluminium) (CMH.RL8a, b, c, d, e); also Pro-Rol Bakery one loaf (aluminium) CMH.P8). Fine - very fine. (6)
The dole tokens were allegedly used during the Depression as change or discount for purchases including bread.
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