We received the following from Jonathan King.
These tokens were paid for hops picked and exchanged for real money when the hop pickers finished their time and went home. It was a good way to stop the husbands of the pickers spending the earnings in the local pubs.
Thanks Jonathan
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I have found a 1d WN Vinson Wateringbury while metal detecting in Dover Kent . After some research on the net I cam across your very interesting site that gave me plenty of information regarding my find. Thank you kind regards Jonathan .