Token Set of Four Coasters
One of each token: New York "Y-Cut" Token, Solid "Y" Token, Bull's Eye Token, Five Borough Token.
Four round coasters (3 3/4"). Each coaster has a laminated surface with felt bottom. The back of the package contains a brief history on each of the New York City subway tokens.
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Description / Token Set of Four Coasters
One of each token: New York "Y-Cut" Token, Solid "Y" Token, Bull's Eye Token, Five Borough Token.
Four round coasters (3 3/4"). Each coaster has a laminated surface with felt bottom. The back of the package contains a brief history on each of the New York City subway tokens.
What's The Story
The iconic NYC subway token was first introduced in 1953. Over the next 50 years, 6 variations were designed and minted, becoming well-known symbols of the bustling underground transit system. Just after midnight on April 13, 2003, these iconic tokens were phased out. |