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Club Check - Civic Club - Hobart (2/6 Shilling) ND
| Aluminium | 1.8 g | 23.8 mm |
| Location | Australia |
|---|---|
| Type | Trade tokens › Business tokens |
| Value | 2⁄6 Shilling (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound (1788-1966) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Weight | 1.8 g |
| Diameter | 23.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#417284 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Text only
Script: Latin
Lettering: 2/6
Edge
Plain
Comment
Club Check used in the club (club currency). Winnings from the poker machines were generally paid out in these checks. They were also used as a club currency and for purchasing drinks etc. These checks were also used to supply change to limit handling of cash by the club staff.
Seven Club Checks in the series:
6d Harper-017
6d (Square Holed) Harper-020
1s Harper-018
1s (Square Holed) Harper-021
2/6 ('2' 12 mm height) Harper-019
2/6 ('2' 11 mm height) Harper-019v (thicker stroke between 2 & 6)
2/6 (Square Holed) Harper-022
One fruit Machine token:
PUCK 3d
This was used in the club fruit machine but was also used in the same brand of machine at the Royal Yacht Club of Tasmania: Harper-023, 120
