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1918 ‘Washington Park Bakery’ Regina Sask. 1 Loaf of Bread Token, 2nd Issue #4350 r1
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Mr. Et Mrs. John Forgie started the Excelsior Bakery shortly after arriving in Regina in 1909. They built the original oven with their own hands, did the baking in the morning and John Forgie delivered in the afternoon on foot. They issued a cardboard ticket in 1913, ‘good for one loaf’ size 60 x 34. In 1915 the name was changed to Washington Park Bakery and the first token was issued. In 1918 more tokens were needed and the tokens ordered had a larger phone number and is slightly different on the reverse. In 1920 the name was changed to Forgie’s Bakery so new tokens were issued. These tokens were used until 1925 when they were withdrawn from circulation. The sons took over the bakery and ceased operations in 1971.
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Mr. Et Mrs. John Forgie started the Excelsior Bakery shortly after arriving in Regina in 1909. They built the original oven with their own hands, did the baking in the morning and John Forgie delivered in the afternoon on foot. They issued a cardboard ticket in 1913, ‘good for one loaf’ size 60 x 34. In 1915 the name was changed to Washington Park Bakery and the first token was issued. In 1918 more tokens were needed and the tokens ordered had a larger phone number and is slightly different on the reverse. In 1920 the name was changed to Forgie’s Bakery so new tokens were issued. These tokens were used until 1925 when they were withdrawn from circulation. The sons took over the bakery and ceased operations in 1971.
- Year: 1918
- Certification: Uncertified
- Composition: Aluminium
- Catalogue Reference: #4350 r1
| Weight | 50 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20 × 1 × 15 cm |
| Product Type | coin |
| Year of Issue | 1918 |
| Composition | |
| Certification | uncertified |
| Grade | Ungraded |
| Circulated/Uncirculated | Circulated |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| MPN | Does not Apply |