Anyone know any history on this New Zealand token?

laurentyvan

I intend to bid on this token but would like someone who knows any history on these to comment. Thanks...

It's certainly cheap enough...token

spoon

I don't know anything about it but I was watching it too Good taste, eh?

laurentyvan

I'm going to image an AU 1937 and 1943 New Zealand sixpence and shilling I picked up Friday-this token design is reminiscent of the crouching warrior on the shilling.

Bet we're not the only ones tracking this one...

spoon

Oh, I'm sure about that! I was surprised by the low price this far in.. but then again I don't know what I'm looking at.

I really like those old shillings too. The pennies are nice also.

Askari

<< <i>Anyone know any history on this New Zealand token? >>

Unfortunately, no. However, I wouldn't doubt there were periodic shortages of coinage in NZ in those days. It's certainly very nice artwork!!

farthing

Tokens exist for both Australia and New Zealand. I have several different ones, including one of these that I got on eBay for $18.

Unfortunately, I do not have the standard reference on these tokens.

1960NYGiants

It's listed in Krause 19 Century 1st edition page 865 as:

Milner & Thompson, Christchurch, Penny KM# Tn48 VF $10, EF $60

Good luck

Gene