British Guiana, Victoria (1837-1901) . 1 Stiver 1838 - trade and navigation token, by Balgarnie, KM# Tn2, “PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER” - PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER, Copper 33 mm, weight 15,20 g., Condition VF, dark patina, edge damages
In 1838, British Guiana was a British colony located on the northern coast of South America, now known as Guyana. Trade and navigation were important aspects of the region's economy at the time, making this token an important representative of the era. Tokens such as this one were often used as a form of currency for trade and commerce in British Guiana before official government-issued coins were in widespread circulation. They played a key role in facilitating transactions and were a symbol of the economic activity taking place in the region. The British Guiana Trade and Navigation Token 1 Stiver 1838 is not only a piece of monetary history, but also a link to the cultural and economic heritage of this fascinating country.
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British Guiana, Victoria (1837-1901) . 1 Stiver 1838 - trade and navigation token, by Balgarnie, KM# Tn2, “PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER” - PURE COPPER PREFERABLE TO PAPER, Copper 33 mm, weight 15,20 g., Condition VF, dark patina, edge damages