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A Unique Currency: New France's Playing Card Money

· 19 min

Episode A Unique Currency: New France's Playing Card Money

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For decades, off and on, New France was forced to use a unique style of currency when coins were in short supply. The money, made from playing cards, served an important purpose in the early years of the colony.

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Thank you to the Bank of Canada Museum and David Bergeron for assisting with this episode.

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