Old coin, possibly chinese. Any info? Origin, date, value?

I received this coin as a child (over 25 years ago)
All I have is a hazy memory of a travelling man from far eastern decent reaching into his robe pocket and taking out this coin. He gave it to me and said I should treasure it. It has sat in a pouch ever since until recently when I began wondering about it...

I would love to know it's origin, date, value and any history surrounding it.
Thanks for your help.

 

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Welcome to the forum! Cool looking token! I doubt that it's a coin but I could be wrong. Maybe someone who knows will chime in tomorrow.

 

Thanks for the info...excuse my amateur ignorance but if it is a token, what does this mean? What was it's purpose? Would it still have a good value or not?

 

Take a look at this link and let us know if you still have questions (WHITMAN GUIDE EXCERPT: MEDAL VS. TOKEN. VS. COIN): http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v10n15a25.html

 

Please see my post in this thread.

Gary