A late 19th century New Zealand trade token issued in 1881 by Milner & Thompson for the Canterbury Music Depot in Christchurch, reflecting local commercial practice during a shortage of small change.
Obverse and reverse details vary by strike and die state; typical tokens of this type show the issuer name and city on one side with denomination or trade identification on the other.
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Country: New Zealand
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Year: 1881
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Denomination: Trade token
These tokens are of interest to collectors of New Zealand exonumia and local business history—suitable for display or study and often valued for their historical context rather than precious-metal content.
