• May include: A collection of round, gold-colored tokens with a stylized letter Y design. The tokens have a raised edge and a textured surface.
  • May include: A close-up of a gold-colored metal token with the words "NEW YORK CITY" and the letters "NYC" in a circle. The token is on a brown textured surface.
  • May include: A gold-colored metal token with the words "Good For One Fare" and the letters "NYC" in a circle. The token is on a brown textured surface.
  • May include: A collection of vintage brass tokens with the words "New York City Transit" and "Good For One Fare" printed on them. The tokens are arranged in a circle on a brown leather surface.
  • May include: A close-up of two coins on a brown leather surface. The coin on the left is a gold-colored token with the words "New York" and "NYC" on it. The coin on the right is a silver-colored US quarter with the words "Liberty" and "Quarter Dollar" on it.
  • May include: A gold chain necklace with a round pendant featuring the New York City subway token design. The pendant has the words "New York City Transit Authority" inscribed around the edge.
  • May include: A pair of gold-toned earrings with a circular design featuring the letters NYC. The earrings are hanging from a brown leather background.
  • May include: Gold necklace with a round pendant featuring the words "Good For NYC" and a handprint symbol.
  • May include: A red, white, and blue American flag with the text "HANDMADE IN THE USA" and the word "ASTALI" below it.
  • May include: A collection of round, gold-colored tokens with a stylized letter Y design. The tokens have a raised edge and a textured surface.
  • May include: A close-up of a gold-colored metal token with the words "NEW YORK CITY" and the letters "NYC" in a circle. The token is on a brown textured surface.
  • May include: A gold-colored metal token with the words "Good For One Fare" and the letters "NYC" in a circle. The token is on a brown textured surface.
  • May include: A collection of vintage brass tokens with the words "New York City Transit" and "Good For One Fare" printed on them. The tokens are arranged in a circle on a brown leather surface.
  • May include: A close-up of two coins on a brown leather surface. The coin on the left is a gold-colored token with the words "New York" and "NYC" on it. The coin on the right is a silver-colored US quarter with the words "Liberty" and "Quarter Dollar" on it.
  • May include: A gold chain necklace with a round pendant featuring the New York City subway token design. The pendant has the words "New York City Transit Authority" inscribed around the edge.
  • May include: A pair of gold-toned earrings with a circular design featuring the letters NYC. The earrings are hanging from a brown leather background.
  • May include: Gold necklace with a round pendant featuring the words "Good For NYC" and a handprint symbol.
  • May include: A red, white, and blue American flag with the text "HANDMADE IN THE USA" and the word "ASTALI" below it.
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Authentic 1980s Subway Memorabilia, New York Subway Token, Quarter Size, Solid Y Transit Token, for Jewelry-Making, NYC Charm, NYC Wedding

ASTALIJewelry  
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  • Dimensions: Length: 7/8 Inches
  • Vintage: From the 1980s
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May include: A collection of round, gold-colored tokens with a stylized letter Y design. The tokens have a raised edge and a textured surface.

- One (1) authentic vintage New York City subway token.

- This token was in circulation from 1980-1986.

- Slightly smaller than a quarter.

- Material is brass. I give each coin a brief polishing before shipping.

- Please mention in your order notes if you prefer shinier or more oxidized tokens - will try to accomodate.

- Finished jewelry in photos is for inspiration, not included.

- Please message if you are looking for bulk quantity and/or finished jewelry.

- If you would like holes pre-drilled into your tokens for jewelry-making, please see this listing:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/891961937/coin-new-york-subway-token-nyc-transit


-This token could be perfect for any of the following projects:

-necklace charm
-bracelet charm
-earrings
-cufflinks
-keychain charm
-handbag / backpack charm
-zipper pull
-wedding favor
-wine charm
-place setting charm
-New York themed party / decor
-retirement party
-housewarming / farewell gift
-educational tool


Check out more of our coin and token components here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ASTALIJewelry?ref=search_shop_redirect§ion_id=30927997


See the ASTALI jewelry collection here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ASTALIJewelry

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  • Era
    Vintage from the 1980s
  • Use
    Supplies for making crafts
  • Materials
    Brass
  • Length
    7/8 Inches

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    Nov 9-16
  • Returns and exchanges
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    South Pasadena, CA
  • Cost to ship
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