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A true piece of early Canadian financial history right here! Issued by the Bank of Upper Canada during a time when everyday commerce relied heavily on trusted private bank tokens, this 1857 one penny is a fantastic example of mid-19th century colonial currency. ✨ Details: * Date: 1857 * Issuer: Bank of Upper Canada * Denomination: One Penny Bank Token * Composition: Copper * Historical era: Pre-Confederation Canada * Circulated: Yes — used in everyday trade of the period This piece showcases classic Victorian-era design with strong historical character, representing a time when Canada’s banking system was still developing and bank-issued currency filled the gap in circulation. 📦 Perfect for: * Canadian colonial coin collectors * Type set builders * Pre-Confederation history enthusiasts * Token and exonumia collectors