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1 pound: CM.699-2008

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Transition Town Lewes
Place of use: Lewes

Entities

Categories

Place(s) associated

  • Lewes

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-11-24) by Burnett, Laura, Ms

Dating

2008-09-01 - 2008-11-04

Note

With A4 leaflet explaining the Lewes Pound scheme and identifying participating traders

Components of the work

Object composed of paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of Thomas Paine left, head facing, at right, rural background overlaid with geometrical patterns, issuer's logo at bottom left

  • Text: one lewes pound // 'We have it in our power to build the world anew' Thomas Paine / Lewes resident 1768-1774
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Digitized representation of Lewes Castle on stylised background of fields overlaid with geometrical pattern, issue logo at top left

  • Text: The Lewes Pound: / Supports local traders / Keeps money circulating in the Lewes economy / Helps cut CO2 emissions / / You can use it to pay for goods or / services from any local traders where / you see the Lewes Pound sign / / For a list of participating traders and / outlets where Lewes Pounds / can be purchased go to / www.thelewespound.org / / Supported by: / Bill's, Harvey's Brewery, / Just Trade, Pelham House / Southern Solar and / Transition Town Lewes / / Valid until: / 31 August 2009 // one lewes pound
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.699-2008
Primary reference Number: 176403
Serial: 24525
Stable URI

Audit data

Created: Monday 14 April 2014 Updated: Monday 14 April 2014 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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