Coins

Production date
Circa 1967
 Description
A collection of plastic coins with decimal denominations on one side and their Imperial equivalents on the other side. Each coin has the values moulded on them along with " TOY MONEY / MODERN SIGNS LTD " around the edges. There are three 50c coins, three 20c coins, three 10c coins, one 2c coin and two 1c coins. They are held in a green plastic container with a screw lid. " TOY MONEY " is written in black marker pen on the lid.
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Object detail

Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
Circa 1967
Classification
Toy/Recreational Artifacts
Collection
Diana Smith Collection
Credit line
It is thought this play money may have been used as a teaching tool when decimal currency was introduced in New Zealand in 1967.
Accession number
PA2009.136
Collection type
Toys
Social History
Material
Plastic

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