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are Civil War Penny Tokens and
other coins used during the American Civil War Era U.S. CIVIL WAR PENNY
TOKENS: During
the American Civil War there was a shortage of change for use by
businessmen
because of travel problems caused by the War. So Businessmen had penny
tokens made by private companys in their area, these local business men
would give these penny tokens out as change and would accept then back
as payment for goods. These Tokens were made in many styles most with
Patriotic themes, such as "Army & Navy" or "Union Forever"
and some businessmen put their names on them as well.