In 17th-century New France, everything was in short supply - including coins. In a desperatemove to keep his colony working, the governor issued playing cards bearing a written promise topay what was owed when the next shipment of coins arrived from France
Highlights
Unique rectangular coin shape echoes the form and design of 18th-century playing cards. Superb engraving, combined with colour and selective gold plating on the edge of the coin.
Location | Canada |
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Issuing entity | Royal Canadian Mint |
Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Years | 2008-2009 |
Value | 15 dollars (15 CAD) |
Currency | Canadian dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 31.56 g |
Size | 49.8 × 28.6 mm |
Thickness | 2.4 mm |
Shape | Rectangular |
Technique | Milled, coloured |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Number | N#"¯83388 |
References | RCM/MRC#"¯101427, RCM/MRC#"¯107185, KM#"¯807 |
Numista Rarity index: 87
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