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SHIPPING AVAILABLE > This collection consists of 50 vintage tokens spanning various uses, including amusement, gaming, parking, and vending, as well as tokens marked Good For specific values or services. Each token features unique designs, inscriptions, and materials, from brass to aluminum, symbolizing their broad application across different industries.
The amusement and gaming tokens bear phrases like NO CASH VALUE and FOR AMUSEMENT ONLY, marking them as non-monetary, likely for arcades, slot machines, or other entertainment devices. Some also include the word PLAY, reinforcing their exclusive function in recreational contexts. A standout among the parking tokens is one labeled PARKING TOKEN with a specific redemption location in Wheaton, Maryland, a practical reminder of when tokens provided a reusable solution for parking fees.
Several tokens have values or roles for vending, such as the 5 POINTS token, which may have been used as a trade-in or reward value in certain systems. The Good For tokens include specific denominations, such as 5¢ or 25¢, or indicate a service, functioning as vouchers accepted instead of currency in certain businesses. Notable among the tokens are those with company names, such as HOFFMAN & HOFFMAN, lending a historical and regional context that ties these tokens to particular establishments.
In addition to specific values and company names, some tokens carry varied themes, such as FREEDOM with an eagle motif, LUCKY, and images of ships and stars, suggesting they were designed with thematic appeal for particular settings. Together, these tokens reflect the commercial practices of mid-20th century America, where tokens often replaced small change, facilitating efficient transactions and adding a branding touch for businesses. For collectors, the diversity in design, purpose, and regional significance adds a valuable dimension to the historical appeal of this set.
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