Let's see your exonumia!

These are known as challenge coins. They're pretty interesting and I have a large selection from my own career.

 

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Here's a thread on leper coins:

https://www.cointalk.com/threads/leprosy-colony-coins-data-previous-thread-links.203823/

 

Grey fiber Washington tax token

 

Another Daniel Dupuis medal. Late 1800 Military Preparation prize offered by the Minister of War. Award for achievement during Military Training.

 

@Jwt708 - Thanks for the information. I'll have to check it out.

 

That's a good read thanks.

 

They're some nice "coffee can" pieces, SchwaVB57. I especially like the hobo nickel. Is there any engraving on the reverse?

Bruce

 

No. Just the regular reverse.

 

Another collectable passed down in the family

 

Nice encased cent! I still have yet to add one to my collection.

 

It's just what they're called. There are all kinds of stories about them but if you're interested I can link an article where a serious numismatist discussed their origin. Essentially they're used as a way of acknowledging outstanding performance or as a token of membership in a into, project, etc. Let me know if you want to read it and I'll post the link.

 

It rocks!

 

@Jwt708 - Thank you very much. I'd love to read more about it.

 

http://www.coinbooks.org/club_nbs_esylum_v14n18.html#article4

Check it out!

Here's an early example of a challenge coin I purchased:

 

@Jwt708 - Thank you very much. I just printed it out(my eyes/bi-focals give up at times) and can't wait to read it.

 

The article by Ray Bows is the one to read, he is a very knowledgeable numismatist who specializes in military monies.

 

Gothic Florin Silver Medal. Always loved this design.

 

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