Category:Evasion tokens

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In numismatics, an evasion (also evasion coin, evasion token) is a close copy of a coin with just enough deviation in design and/or legend to avoid violating counterfeit laws. The best-known evasions appeared in the 18th century in Great Britain and Ireland.

Media in category "Evasion tokens"

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George III - crowned left facing bust evasion halfpenny obverse.jpg 2,293 × 2,339; 767 KB
George III - crowned left facing bust evasion halfpenny reverse.jpg 2,732 × 2,724; 922 KB
The rare coins of America, England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Germany, and Spain a complete list of and prices paid for rare American coins, fractional currency, colonial, continental and Confederate (14583333159).jpg 1,088 × 540; 104 KB

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