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1953–2003 New York City Transit Token 7-pc Set
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411456
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Can You Feel the Hustle and Bustle?
The New York City Subway System opened in 1904 and the Turn-of-the-Century fare was 5 cents. A few years later the fare was raised to 10 cents. In 1953, the fare not only rose to 15 cents, but also saw was the year the first transit tokens came out. For the next 50 years the subway token was a way of life for New Yorkers. Tokens were changed from time to time, due to fare increases as well as technology that made counterfeiting easier. Then in 2003 came the MetroCard. No more tokens. This set features seven different New York City Transit tokens struck during the 50-year period between 1953 and 2003.
Relive The Hubbub And Hullabaloo Of The Big Apple’s Subway System
The magical era of New York City Transit tokens is gone — lost forever to the electronic modernization that is ever more quickly erasing many of our fond-yet-distant memories. It’s been more than 15 years since the hallowed, albeit cumbersome tokens last rattled around in the pockets and purses of harried New Yorkers. Now you can relive the hubbub and hullabaloo folks experienced riding The Big Apple’s subway system with this New York City Transit Tokens Seven-Piece Set. Secure yours now.
| Availability | Out of Stock |
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| Year of Issue | (Dates May Vary) |
| Country | United States |
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| Composition | Mixed Metal |