1943 Five Shillings Hay internment camp token PCGS AU58
Hay internment camp tokens were struck to facilitate day-to-day commerce within the internment camps that existed in Hay, New South Wales, during World War II. The coins circulated amongst mostly European, and later Japanese, interns for the duration of the war, after which a majority of coins were officially melted. The small number of coins that exist today are widely collected by both numismatists and war historians, and are considered scarce. The five shilling piece is the key rarity, with only a few hundred examples known to collectors today. The present coin is a collectable example, with only light evidence of circulation on the high points. If you’re seeking a superior example of this popular and interesting World War II emission, this is your coin. Professional Coin Grading Service is the global leader in coin authentication and grading. With over 60 million coins graded and counting, PCGS is trusted by collectors, dealers, and investors to certify authenticity, protect value, and elevate market confidence. This is a direct conversion of the 70-point PCGS grade to a 10-point scale, intended to present the grade in a more intuitive format for newer collectors. It is not our personal opinion or an attempt at regrading the coin to a different standard. To understand how the 70-point scale converts to a 10-point scale, [click here](https://drakesterling.com/en/page/the-ten-point-coin-grading-scale).