2008 Canadian 50-Cent Milk Delivery Sterling Silver Irregular-shaped Triangle Coin

Item: #2008MILKTRI    |    Mfr: Royal Canadian Mint    |   #100306

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2008 Canadian 50-Cent Milk Delivery Sterling Silver Irregular-shaped Triangle Coin

 

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.

 

Specifications

Face Value: 50 cents
Mintage: 25,000
Composition: 92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu
Weight (g): 20.0
Size (mm): 36.0 x 34.06
Finish : Proof

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