Money and Exchange in Canada to 1900

Money and Exchange in Canada to 1900

Author: A.B. McCullough

Publisher: Dundurn

Published: 1996-08-10

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1554882281

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Of special interest to coin and bill collectors, as well as history buffs and students, is this clear, concise and intriguing explanation of the various coins and currencies used in Canada between 1600 and 1900. Covering the French, British, and Canadian periods of our history, the wide range of currencies used is explained: livres, pounds, playing cards, louis d’ors, eagles, shillings and dollars among others. Divided into geographical sections, each area of Canada, from Newfoundland to the West, the ever-changing conditions of money and exchange is covered in detail. The concluding chapter brings together each of these threads and weaves a unified picture of the early Canadian monetary system. Aided by a generous selection of illustrations, figures and tables, A.B. McCullough has written a comprehensive guide to our monetary history that is both useful and interesting.


The Numismatist

The Numismatist

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1987-07

Total Pages: 1368

ISBN-13:

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Vols. 24-52 include the Proceedings of the American Numismatic Association Convention, 1911-39.