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CANADA: Elizabeth II, 1952-2022, AR 50 cents, 2008, Proof

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Canada Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:40.00 - 60.00 USD
CANADA: Elizabeth II, 1952-2022, AR 50 cents, 2008, Proof
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This item SOLD at 2026 Jan 25 @ 15:02UTC-08:00 : PST/AKDT
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CANADA: Elizabeth II, 1952-2022, AR 50 cents, 2008, KM-778, Pièces de Forme Irrégulière Series - Cow Head and Milk Bottle, with COA and original deluxe case of issue with outer box, Proof. As per the Royal Canadian Mint, "The third in our sell-out series of irregular-shaped coins, this unique triangle-shaped coin has been beautifully enhanced with a translucent enamel effect.Many Canadians have fond memories of a uniformed milkman delivering fresh-bottled dairy to their childhood homes. From the late 19th century to the 1960's, dairy tokens were a fixture across the country, bought in advance by customers to pay for this once-common house call. Most dairies had their own unique tokens, often brightly coloured like this eye-catching triangular coin.Pre-Confederation tokens disappeared from circulation after the 1870's and were replaced by new Canadian coinage. Local merchants often issued variously-shaped trade tokens, exchangeable for goods and services, like bread, milk, or a shave. Though their use declined after World War II, some, like public transit tokens, are still a familiar feature of daily life."