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bronze cents, so that all

be given te cein

to coin bronze goed

ars could at a

future time, after a

supplementary Ordinance had bee passed, be issued to the public. I may

add on this subject that the comage of

bronze

avas

contemplated by the Auchirities

at home, as I was

I was permitted to bring

out the necessary appliances.

Should it be in

avich silver

only,

tive to commence

imperative.

I would submit that I

are much

should con a number of Pen cent pieces as the metal is of a lower standard. than that of the dollar and shey casier conis to produce.

By the Ordinance Clause 1. have the power to coin Silver Cornis

of such weight and fineness

"I

fineness re as may

be

approved by Sher Majesty and the

10 cent piece

cones mider this rule.

I observe also that there will be no

necessity for a New Ordinance to coin half

and

quarter dollars, after the Majisty shall have approved of itre dies.

I have, I'

(signed) Then. Win Winder, Master of the Mins.

Meinute by the Acting Colonial secutory 1. E. the Acting Governor wishes to be informed what quantity of silver would be required for canying ent

out the

experimental worsting in ten cent pieces.

(signed) W. 18.00

A. C. S.

4.1.66.

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