1891 Canada Issue Token Value
The Canada Issue Token is a collectible token from 1891, catalogued here from 4 documented examples with its full design description and specifications. Value depends on condition, rarity and collector demand rather than metal content.
Public domain image (struck or printed before 1926). Click to enlarge.
1891 Canada Issue Token specifications
- Series
- Canada Tokens
- Denomination
- Canada Issue Token
- Year
- 1891
- Material
- Copper
1891 Canada Issue Token inscriptions & design
Obverse
ILLUSTRE ET DE CRIT TOUTES LES MONNAIES ET LES MEDAILLES DU CANADA
Book within inscription
Reverse
OUVRAGE HONORE/ D'UNE/ SOUSCRIPTION/ PAR LE/ GOUVERNEMENT/ FRANCAIS 2000 GRAVURES/ PRIX $5.00/ L'EXEMPLAIRE
Inscription
Measured 1891 Canada Issue Token specimens
4 physically measured 1891 Canada Issue Token examples in our reference database. Real measured weights and die axes let you authenticate a coin against the g, mm minting standard.
| Specimen | Weight | Diameter | Die axis | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 Canada Issue Token #1 | 4.546 g | 25 mm | 12 h | B.585 |
| 1891 Canada Issue Token #2 | 4.507 g | 25 mm | 12 h | B.585 |
| 1891 Canada Issue Token #3 | 1.642 g | 24.7 mm | 8 h | B.653 |
| 1891 Canada Issue Token #4 | 4.493 g | 25 mm | 12 h | B.585 |
Specifications compiled from documented museum specimens. See our data & methodology page.