Gibraltar, Royal Bar, currency token, obv. ROYAL BAR GIBRALTAR around 1/2, rev. similar, cupro-nickel, 19mm (Lyall 1244). Obverse nearly very fine, reverse fine with many scratches to obliterate the value, rare £40-£60

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, World Tokens, the Property of a North Country Collector.

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bt. 1990

The Royal Bar was listed from 1904 to 1938 on Main Street, but was probably founded before 1904. They sold the “Finest wines, spirits, ales, iced drinks, tea and coffee all hours”. They also offered furnished apartments to let. The token appears to be for small change, having a value of Half-pence or perhaps a half-pint