Colony of Nova Scotia (1713-1867), Province of Nova Scotia (1867-present)
British Colony (1713-1867), Canadian Province (1867-present)
Location: Maritime Canada
Capital City: Annapolis Royal (1710-1749), Halifax (1749-present)
Government type: British Colony (1713-1867), Canadian Province (1867-present)
Main languages: English, French
Main religions: Protestant Christianity, Catholic Christianity
Chronology
1713: New France's Acadia colony ceded to Britain, becoming Nova Scotia (named for a short lived attempt by Scotland to establish a colony there from 1629-1632)
1763: France cedes Cape Breton island to Nova Scotia
1784-1820: Cape Breton Island a separate colony
1848: Self-government granted
1867: One of the four original provinces of Canada
Currency
Pound (1812-1860)
1 Pound = 20 Shillings = 240 Pence
Dollar (1860-1871)
1 Dollar = 100 Cents
Coins from Nova Scotia in the collection
•1/2 Penny, 1815 (King George III (1760-1820), copper, Halifax (exact manufacturer unknown), CCT#NS-14) John Alexander Barrie token
•1 Penny, 1832 (King George IV (1820-1830), copper, CCT#NS-2A)
•1 Cent, 1861 (Queen Victoria (1837-1901), bronze, London mint, KM#8)