Actually, these coins were minted not at Home, but in Australia, and £1,800 worth arrived in the Terti~ tory. Only £400 worth, however, were put into elreulation, and these were hurriedly-withdrawn when the news of the abdication came through. This particular reader says that fortunate enough to have six of these interesting coins in his possession, and says that he has heard of fan enterprising individual who thought quickly and purchased £20 worth from the bank before they were withdrawn, He sold £10 worth of these cong for two shillings each to a dealer in the United States, and is now waiting for a rise In price Before he sells the rest. requested the to present the coin to les section of the Royal AdlatleSocetys Shanghai Museu, with his compliments. He says he, ievintormed that there was, an la sue of King Edward VIM coins in British Guiana, on the east coast of South America, but is "not quite sure on this point His let which has apparently gone astray for some time for it is dated April 23, 1937, concludes with the following kind' words to the Bditor:—
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