A Unique Currency: New France's Playing Card Money

Canadian History Ehx by Craig Baird / Curiouscast

Sep 11, 202619:09Society & Culture

For decades, off and on, New France was forced to use a unique style of currency when coins were in short supply. The money, made from playing cards, served an important purpose in the early years of the colony. In 2027,...

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