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First Nation and early historicuse of Chinese Coins• As coins leave China there is little to no evidence ofthem being used as currency outside of China.• First Nation & aboriginal use is primarily decoration –seen in clothing, personal accessories, masks, warvests, dance vests, some in Tlingit warrior’s chestarmour.• Chinese immigrant use of coins as gaming pieces (fant’an), good luck tokens, amulets, medicinal purposes“coin-swords”, charms to ward off evil spirits.• Early Chinese people in and near the Yukon?
Early Chinese Immigration tothe Yukon and NW BC• 1788 – 50 Chinese artisans arrive on Vancouver Islandwith Capt. John Meares to build trading post.• 1858 - Asian prospectors arrive in BC followingAmerican gold rushes.• Chinese move north with BC gold rushes: Fraser River,Barkerville, Germansen Landing., Manson Creek• 1870s – Cassiar gold rush 1/3 of men were Chinese.• 1880s – 15,000 Chinese labourers arrive in BC to buildrailroad.
Page 2: James Mooney, MA, RPCAEcofor Consul
Page 6 and 7: China - Yukon Trade Interaction•
Page 8 and 9: China - Yukon Trade Interaction•
Page 12 and 13: Early Chinese Immigration tothe Yuk
Page 15 and 16: Coins foundin and near theYukon:1)
Page 17: Freegold Road• Four smaller holes
Page 21 and 22: Beaver Creek• May have been trade
Page 23: Fantail River• Collected near Tag

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