2/🧵 Vancouver was a long way from his father’s birth place. Being Canadian born Fong was still considered an alien. Confiscation of his hunting rifle, and was not even allowed to vote . He wanted to do more for the war ragging abroad.
This is a legal tender Gold Sovereign from the United kingdom. 91% Gold and about 15g from my great great grandfather. IT's preserved on a 22k gold bezel and chain.
2/🧵 Vancouver was a long way from his father’s birth place. Being Canadian born Fong was still considered an alien. Confiscation of his hunting rifle, and was not even allowed to vote . He wanted to do more for the war ragging abroad.
3/🧵 His turn came up to the busy counter, "I want the bonds." Fong places 5 gold coins on the counter, "For good old Chiang Kai and Dr. Sun!"
https://leofinance.io/@kerrislravenhill/the-1941-republic-of-china-patriotic-aviation-bond-
and this look so golden. Must be cherished
One of two 91% Gold soveriegns with a weight of 15grams each made into pendants and passed through four generations. It is cherished.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces13257.html
This is a legal tender Gold Sovereign from the United kingdom. 91% Gold and about 15g from my great great grandfather. IT's preserved on a 22k gold bezel and chain.