Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 20 7 Jun 2017
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3 COINS. COLOMBIA. Leper Colony Tokens (3). Bogota mint.
Copper-nickel 2 centavos (mintage 300,000). 1921. KM L10.
Brass 5 centavos (mintage 15,000). 1901. KM L2.
Brass 10 centavos (mintage 10,000). 1901. KM L3.
Very Fine - Extremely Fine.
Leprosarium coinage was made for use in the three government leper colonies of Agua de Dios, Cano de Lord, and Contratacion. When the hospitals closed in the late 1950s the tokens could be exchanged for regular currency.