1881 New Zealand Trade Token Milner & ThompsonThis is an 1881 New Zealand trade token issued by Milner & Thompson for the Canterbury Music Depot in Christchurch, a tangible piece of local commerce from the late 19th century. It represents the practical response of businesses to a shortage of small change during that period. Trade tokens like this were used as store credit and circulated locally, offering collectors a direct connection to everyday life and business operations in 1880s New Zealand.

Composition: Copper‑nickel

confirming the strike error noted in the title

Denomination: Half Crown

Size: 16 mm diameter

Obverse: Classic East India Company style with period lettering and device typical of early 1800s issues

This 1934 New Zealand Florin is a well-preserved pre-decimal silver coin with attractive toning and strong detail for its age

even wear limited to the highest points

The NGC "Sample" designation indicates this piece was provided to illustrate grading

Denomination: 5 Francs

attractive overall eye appeal and suitable for display or circulation-era collections

Country: Philippines

This scarce copper coin is a firm favourite for collectors of Southeast Asian and colonial numismatics