Hula Token

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  1. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Here is my 1951 Hula Girl Bus Token. They were barely used in circulation as Hawaii was a new state and they were kept as low priced souvenirs. They were removed and replaced by something less lively. Buses were about the only way to get around on the islands at that time.
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  3. Hookman

    Hookman Well-Known Member

    Heyyy.......Did you just recently get those on eBay?

    I did. 2 groups of 3.
     
  4. fretboard

    fretboard Defender of Old Coinage!

    Great looking Token! Some sellers on feebay are re-striking the heck out of those! I have one somewhere around here! :D
     
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  5. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    I've had them for 10 years, if not longer. They're all BU or unc as they weren't really used to much. People visiting Hawaii would buy them to get around but then kept them as cheap souvenirs.
     
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  6. Hookman

    Hookman Well-Known Member

    Yeah, all of mine are near perfect also. Just bought them recently.
     
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  7. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Hopefully they are the real thing. They are different.
     
  8. cwtokenman

    cwtokenman Coin Hoarder

    According to the Atwood-Coffee Catalog of U.S. and Canadian Transportation Tokens, the Hula Girl (id HI 240E) tokens were never placed in use.
     
  9. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    They were in use for a few months. Most are Uncirculated as they were saved for souvenirs. In the early 1950's you needed to take the bus to get around. The tokens were very popular and kept by tourists. Within months they were replaced by another less attractive token.
     
  10. Hookman

    Hookman Well-Known Member

    All of mine are BU. The guy I bought mine from still has more for sale, in groups of three.
     
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  11. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    They are popular and plentiful.
     
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  12. Hookman

    Hookman Well-Known Member

    Yes, they are. This guy has been selling so many for so long, I was wondering if he was ever going to run out. lol
     
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  13. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Probably not in the near future. Lol
     
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