Play Money

[asmerri]

I found this thin aluminum play money token yesterday. I have seen several posts where people were excited about finding them. Can anybody give me some insight to the age of this? As you can see, mine is in pretty rough shape. Thanks!

 

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[maxpower]

by the way it's decomposing i'd think it may be zinc?

 

[vpnavy]

I searched google and found...I don't know where you are located asmerri but these were found in Milwaukee (03-16-2010). Also, I just searched TN and found your coins on: unknown play money (Sep 17, 2009)

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

If you search here you will ID it. PLAY MONEY OF AMERICAN CHILDREN

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

sorry try here PLAY MONEY

 

[vpnavy]

OMG - they are popping up all over the place!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

There is little information on the Bullseyes. My guess 1950s http://rfc33.tripod.com/p32.jpg

 

[asmerri]

It's strange how there doesn't seem to be any known manufacturing information on these. Cool find either way. Thanks for the info everyone!

 

[idahotokens]

Max--Aluminum oxide - some soil conditions are extremely tough on Aluminum. Similar to what happens to Zinc.
John in the Great 208

 

[asmerri]

Max--Aluminum oxide - some soil conditions are extremely tough on Aluminum. Similar to what happens to Zinc.
John in the Great 208

North Texas soil must be brutal on all coins/tokens. Everything old and new that I dig appears to have rust chunks or calcium buildups on it. It's very frustrating. Everything I have tried to remove the buildup just ends up trashing the coins. I would be very open to any cleaning suggestions. I have tried hot peroxide soaks olive oil, baking soda rubbing and most recently built an electrolysis device. None were able to remove the chunks.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Better than clad for sure.



What about aluminum jelly for aluminum? I have never tried it but what about carburetor cleraner? Cleans my rebuilt carbs up nice.





Peroxide on copper, electrolysis for iron.