1896 Wilfred Laurier token

[Irishgoldhound]

I thought for sure this time I had a silver dollar, but turned out to be a commemorative token made for Prime Minister Wilfred Laurier. Anyone know about these tokens? I know that it's old, just not sure if they were made in 1896 or a few yrs later.

 

[fella]

Can't help you but it's cool!

 

[vanislefinds]

The Laurier token is one of a series showing Canadian Prime Ministers with the date being the year they were elected. These were given away with a fill-up at gas stations in the 1970s. They were "gilded", but the "gilding wore off very quickly, showing the grey base metal underneath. There was a similar series of Canadian provinces tokens, with the date on each being the year the province entered Canadian confederation.

 

[Irishgoldhound]

Oh, so it's not old then I guess if they were handed out in the 70's. thought I had found a good place to hunt with that year. Thanks

 

[Mackaydon]

Here you go: 1896 Wilfrid Laurier Ottawa Canada House of Commons Zinc Medal Token | eBay
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