The Tankersley Collection of West Indian Coins and Tokens

Turks & Caicos Islands, West Caicos Sisal Company, store tokens (8), all legends incuse, Two Shillings, cupro-nickel, 32mm; Six Pence (2), brass, 32mm; Three Pence, brass, 24mm; One Penny (2), brass, 20mm; Half Penny (2), brass, 16mm (Lyall 520, 522-5) [8]. Fine or better £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Tankersley Collection of West Indian Coins and Tokens.

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The company was started in West Caicos in 1890 and became a limited company in 1891. Production of fibre ceased on West Caicos between 1909 and 1913. Employees were apparently paid, at least in part, with these tokens that could be redeemed at the company store.