A U.S. silver coin, issued from 1873 until 1885, slightly heavier than the regular silver dollar and specifically intended to facilitate trade in the Far East.
US silver Dollar issued from 1873-1885. It was issued to circulate in Asia to compete with other silver coins.
Trade Dollars were coins issued by various countries for use in foreign trade.
The Trade Dollar was a silver dollar coin issued by the United States solely for trade in the orient with China, Korea, and Japan.