Keeling-Cocos Islands 1968 Plastic 10 Cent Token Uncirculated

Keeling-Cocos Islands 1968 Plastic 10 Cent Token UncirculatedThis 10 Cent token, issued in 1968 for the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, forms part of a scarce series of plastic emergency or merchant tokens. Produced in bright, durable plastic, the set ranged from 5 to 100 Rupees, each showing a palm tree on a small islandsymbolising the Cocos long standing coconut industry. Their exact function remains uncertain, though evidence suggests local use in trade or as substitutes for small change. Issued just two years

including Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

The Seymour Unicorn follows the Bull of Clarence onto the latest coin in the collection

the Australian and Allied forces held the port for eight months

ReverseDenomination

frosting and mirror-finish

Eucalyptus leaves pattern is struck on the reverse background

working maze (ball included)

have been finished to Brilliant Uncirculated standard - a finish superior to circulating coins

This historic treasure has spent over a century housed in a gentleman’s fob watch

each showing a palm tree on a small island—symbolising the Cocos’ long-standing coconut industry

Mintage only 888 Sets in Color

DENOMINATION: £2