1897 United Kingdom Trade Dollar, EFThe 1897 United Kingdom Trade Dollar is a late Victorian silver trade coin issued for use across East Asian trade routes, originally produced to replace the circulating Mexican peso. This example is an Extremely Fine piece that shows light wear and a history of cleaning, yet it still retains attractive patina in places. Country: United Kingdom Year: 1897 Denomination: Trade Dollar Composition: 90% silver Diameter: 39 mm Thickness: 2. 7 mm Weight: 26.

Obverse: features a portrait of King Tāwhiao flanked by a kiwi and the New Zealand Coat of Arms

Composition: Bimetallic — aluminium bronze centre with a copper‑nickel outer ring

reflecting the medal's gardening and floral award theme

this historic silver coin celebrates a pivotal moment in 19th-century German history

Multiple examples are available

000 originally struck

Composition: Silver 90%

45 mm diameter makes it a distinctive addition to any collection focusing on early 20th-century African or British colonial coinage

Reverse: Central crowned shield with New Zealand motifs and the denomination and date beneath

Obverse: Features the right‑facing portrait of King George V surrounded by the customary royal legends and date

This coin offers an appealing balance of collectible interest and affordability

"LIBERTY" at left and the date at right