Bidspirit auction | Egypt - Suez Canal Token

Egypt - Suez Canal Token 20 Para 1865 - PCGS Genuine KM-Tn5 - A rare token issued during the construction period of the Suez Canal in Egypt, dated 1865. The token is authenticated and encapsulated by PCGS under the designation “Genuine Not Gradable”, catalog reference KM-Tn5. Obverse: Ship at center with the French inscription: “TRAVAUX DU CANAL DE SUEZ - EGYPTE” Reverse: Denomination “20” at center with the inscription: “CHANTIER DE PORT-SAID” and the date 1865 below. These tokens were used during the construction works of the Suez Canal and are considered desirable historical collectibles related to one of the most significant engineering projects of the 19th century.