2008 CANADA $15.00 JACK OF HEARTS RECTANGLE COIN NEW Start Price USD 99.00 Current Price USD 99.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Tuesday, July 22, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 29, 2008 Location Winnipeg, Manitoba See more about '2008 CANADA $15.00 JACK OF HEARTS RECTANGLE COIN NEW' Description       COLLECTIBLES CANADA 2007 ROYAL CANADIAN MINT PRODUCT NOW AVAILABLE! *CLICK HERE*   WE ARE OFFICIAL ROYAL CANADIAN MINT DISTRIBUTORS CALL 1-888-333-8538 OR EMAIL US AT SALES@COLLECTIBLECANADA.COM   Theme: When coins were made of paper During the 17th and 18th centuries, New France faced chronic shortages. The colony was months away from the motherland, isolated for months by winter ice and the treacherous Atlantic Ocean that claimed countless sailing ships. Everything was scarce—including coins. Still, merchants, civil servants and soldiers had to be paid. In a desperate move to keep daily transactions flowing, the governor began issuing playing cards with a written promise to pay what was owed when the next shipment of coins arrived from France. Historic records show that cards were cut into halves or quarters and had their corners clipped to reflect different values.“ Playing card moneyâ€� was first issued in 1685. Despite the king’s displeasure, authorities continued to implement this temporary measure whenever their colony faced a coin shortage. In 1729, they began using plain card stock which circulated like modern bank notes until New France fell to the British in 1759. The 2008 $15 dollar Jack of Hearts coin is the first of a new series. The name G DE PARIS that appears across the bottom is believed to reflect the 15th century custom of naming each jack after a famous figure, in this case one of Charles VII’s generals. The inscription on the back of the card suggests the Jack of Hearts was valued at fifty livres. Packaging: Coin encapsulated and presented in a clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. Special features: ô€‚¾ UNIQUE rectangular coin shape echoes the shape and design of the 18th century playing cards! ô€‚¾ Superb engraving combined with color and selective gold plating on the edge of the coin. ô€‚¾ Stunning artistry! A unique showcase of a fascinating era in New France reflecting the popularity of card games and the unique initiatives undertaken to support a growing colony. ô€‚¾ New coin series- FOUR coins to be released over two years including 2008 Jack of Hearts, 2008 Queen of Spades, 2009 Ten of Spades and 2009 King of Hearts. Face Value: 15 dollars Mintage: 25,000 Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper Weight (g): 31.56g Diameter (mm): 49.80mm x 28.60mm Edge: Plain Finish: Proof Certificate: Serialized AVAILABLE FOR DELIVERY JULY 23/08 . Shipping Payment Methods Contact Us Buyer pays $9.99 for shipping and handling in North America. Buyer pays $9.99 for shipping and handling outside Canada and the United States. Buyer to pay actual Fed-ex shipping for any order over $450.00 * Paypal * Money Orders * Cashiers Cheques     Collectibles Canada Unit-O 2211 McPhillips St. Winnipeg, Manitoba R2V 3M5 Ph (204) 586-6263 Toll Free Orders Only 1-888-333-8538 Email cash.cdn@shawlink.ca           I am a Trading Assistant I can sell items for you!     If you choose to pay by United States Postal Money Order please make sure that it is negotiable in Canada and that it is stamped INTERNATIONAL (PINK COLORED)   PLEASE NOTE CANADIAN AUCTION WINNERS ARE SUBJECT TO 5% GST. LOCAL EBAY PICKUP CHARGES ARE $2.00 FOR FIRST TRANSACTION AND $1.00 FOR EACH ADDITIONAL TRANSACTION.     Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. Place a Bid!