Leisure object - Cardboard cutout coins, mid 1950s?

Historical information

Item used to simulate or play being a tram conductor, cardboard coins with paper images printed on each. Value was not printed, but equivalent about to a 2/-, 1/-., 6d, 3d and a 1d based on the paper size.

Significance

Demonstrates a toy or item used by children to simulate or play being a tram conductor.

Physical description

Cardboard with printed coins cut for use as toys;
27 - 38mm dia with the Queens head.
10 - as above with a kangaroo
4 - 21mm diameter with the Queens head
4 - 18mm diameter with the Queens head
7 - 14mm diameter with the Queens head
1 - 18mm diameter with the Australian Coat of Arms.
1 - 14mm diameter with a sheaf of wheat.

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