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Lot 564

15+ Year Collection of Tokens: Shell's Mr. President Tokens, Carnival Tokens, Dog Tags, HS Keys etc. Almost 300 Pieces. Full three ring binder of tokens and small tags spanning 75 years collected at coin shows, flea markets and fairs. Included are 61 pieces from Shell Oil's immensely successful marketing ploy Mr. President Coin Game in the 1960s that turned out to be a scandal due to being rigged, not dissimilar to McDonald's Monopoly Game. 31 of the aluminum coins of Presidents and 30 of the bronze colored presidential medals which were prizes for non-cash winner. Also included a collection of 153 carnival, parking, amusement, private business and arcade tokens that fascinate. Rounding out this collection are dog tags, hunting tags, commemorative US coins and a dozen vintage milk bottle caps. Perfect for collectors and secondary sellers on collectors websites. Estimated Value $150 - UP

 
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