Keeling Cocos Is. Merchant Token "25 Cents" KM-Tn3 AU 55 PCGS plastic coin 1913

The Keeling Cocos Islands 25 Cents Merchant Token, KM-Pn3, dated 1913, is a fascinating example of private island currency, certified PCGS AU55. Issued for the trading system operated by the Clunies-Ross family, this unusual plastic token reflects the economic history of the remote Indian Ocean islands and their coconut plantations. Its distinctive square yellow insert, enclosed within a transparent circular holder, features striking red lettering. One side displays the Cocos Islands name, a detailed heraldic shield, two palm trees, a crest, decorative scrollwork and the year 1910. The opposite side presents the denomination C.25, the number 1078, the Clunies-Ross merchant name and the year 1913. These tokens served as plantation currency within the islands' private economy. With its remarkable material, colonial trading heritage and PCGS AU55 certification, this historic collectible offers exceptional character for collectors of merchant tokens and unusual world money.

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