During the 17th and 18th centuries, everything in New France, french colonies in North America, was scarceincluding coins. Still, merchants, civil servants and soldiers had to be paid. This practice began in 1685 and continued until New France fell to the British in 1759. Special features: – Unique rectangular coin shape echoes the shape and design of the 18th century playing cards! – Coin series in a complete display case, including 2008 Jack of Hearts, 2008 Queen of Spades, 2009 Ten of Spades and 2009 King of Hearts. Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper – Weight (g): 31.56g – Finish: Proof – Certificate: Serialized. Thank you for viewging! The item “Canada 2008-2009 Playing Card Silver Coin Complete Set in Beautiful Display Box” is in sale since Monday, August 01, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “trustworthy08″ and is located in Houston, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States, to Canada.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
