Australia WWII Internment Camp Five Shillings Token Extremely Fine
An important piece of Australian history, we are delighted to present a single example of the WWII Internment Camp Five Shillings Token – in better-than-usually-seen quality!
Struck by Luke & Co and Arendeen & Sons, these tokens were used by inmates at Australian internment camps during WWII, due to a fear that access to actual Australian currency would aid potential escapees. Issued in tiny numbers, most internment tokens were destroyed at the end of the war on the order of the Commonwealth Government, as, strictly speaking, they contravened the Commonwealth Coinage Act. A small number were inevitably kept as souvenirs by guards and inmates.
Highly sought after today, the WWII Internment Five Shillings are undeniably rare. A key element of Australia’s WWII history, and a highly desirable piece of military memorabilia, this complete WWII Internment Token Set is presented in premium grade Extremely Fine condition.
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Australia WWII Internment Camp Five Shillings Token Extremely Fine
Australia WWII Internment Camp Five Shillings Token Extremely Fine
An important piece of Australian history, we are delighted to present a single example of the WWII Internment Camp Five Shillings Token – in better-than-usually-seen quality!
Struck by Luke & Co and Arendeen & Sons, these tokens were used by inmates at Australian internment camps during WWII, due to a fear that access to actual Australian currency would aid potential escapees. Issued in tiny numbers, most internment tokens were destroyed at the end of the war on the order of the Commonwealth Government, as, strictly speaking, they contravened the Commonwealth Coinage Act. A small number were inevitably kept as souvenirs by guards and inmates.
Highly sought after today, the WWII Internment Five Shillings are undeniably rare. A key element of Australia’s WWII history, and a highly desirable piece of military memorabilia, this complete WWII Internment Token Set is presented in premium grade Extremely Fine condition.
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An important piece of Australian history, we are delighted to present a single example of the WWII Internment Camp Five Shillings Token – in better-than-usually-seen quality!
Struck by Luke & Co and Arendeen & Sons, these tokens were used by inmates at Australian internment camps during WWII, due to a fear that access to actual Australian currency would aid potential escapees. Issued in tiny numbers, most internment tokens were destroyed at the end of the war on the order of the Commonwealth Government, as, strictly speaking, they contravened the Commonwealth Coinage Act. A small number were inevitably kept as souvenirs by guards and inmates.
Highly sought after today, the WWII Internment Five Shillings are undeniably rare. A key element of Australia’s WWII history, and a highly desirable piece of military memorabilia, this complete WWII Internment Token Set is presented in premium grade Extremely Fine condition.
