Ceylon Wekande Mills 1843 Token, also known as a George Steuart & Co. Plantation
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Product details
| Management number | 6438474 | Release Date | 2025/08/22 | List Price | $30.00 | Model Number | 6438474 | ||
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Issuing Authority:
This token was issued by George Steuart & Co., a prominent trading company in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka).
Purpose:
These tokens were likely used to address a shortage of small change and served as currency within the Wekande Mills plantation.
Date:
While the token bears the date 1843, it was actually struck and issued later, around 1881.
Denomination:
This particular token had a value of 19 Cents.
Historical Significance:
These tokens provide insight into the economic activities and trading networks that shaped Ceylon's history during the British colonial period, particularly concerning the coffee and tea industries.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible World Coins |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | None |
| Condition | Good |
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