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Bread Token - Runanga Co-op. Soc. Ltd. 1/2 Pound Loaf
| Location | New Zealand |
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| Composition | Brass |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a plain field with the denomination '1/2 LOAF' in large raised relief at the centre. A circular legend reading 'RUNANGA CO-OP. SOCIETY LTD.' surrounds the central device, all contained within a beaded border. A small round hole is punched off-centre to the right, a characteristic feature of bread tokens used for stringing or filing. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse mirrors the obverse design, displaying '1/2 LOAF' in large raised relief at the centre within a circular legend reading 'RUNANGA CO-OP. SOCIETY LTD.', all enclosed by a beaded border. A small round hole is punched off-centre to the left, aligned with the hole on the obverse. |
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