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Dollar Gaming Tokens 1966 Complete Proof-Like Set [171353]

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Casino and Gambling Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Dollar Gaming Tokens 1966 Complete Proof-Like Set    [171353]

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Limited edition Issued by the Franklin Mint, proof-like specimen set No. 2539 of 3100, groups 1-18, with four tokens in each group. By 1966, silver dollars had completely disappeared from circulation, and more casinos turned to private issue gaming tokens. By the fall of 1966, the Franklin Mint had reached its limit for the year, 72 different gaming tokens. This included 64 casinos in Nevada, and 8 international casinos. Unlike 1965, every token issued by the Franklin Mint in 1966 was the same standard size. The regular run of these Dollar Gaming Tokens varied from 10,000 to 325,000 pieces. There was a limited run of 3,100 complete Proof-Like sets, consisting of specially handled specimens struck in the regular material, and 500 complete Full Proof Sets. The Proof-Like sets were packaged either in the Franklin Red Albums, or on cards in groups of four.