The Belfast Bank Tokens: An Unorthodox Monetary Solution from 19th Century Ireland
Unorthodox Solution in Troubled Times The 19th century was a time of significant change in Ireland, with political turmoil and social upheaval shaping the course of the nation’s history. The economic sphere was no exception. An unusual but noteworthy aspect of this era was the issuance of bank tokens by the Belfast Bank, an unorthodox…