Added by | Bruce Weese |
General Description : | The tokens used prior to 1954 were brass coins. In 1954, these were replaced by light-weight aluminium tokens produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. Counterfeiting forced the retirement of 30 million aluminium tokens, some from 1954, in 2006. They were replaced by a heavier, bi-metal design starting in November 2006. The old tokens were no longer accepted after 1 February 2007, but could still be exchanged in person until until 28 February 2007. All tokens have been the same diameter, slightly smaller than a dime. |
Front Description : | In the centre of a brass diagonally serrated ring is the Toronto Transit Commission's current logo. |
Back Description : | Inside the brass ring is Valid for Once Fare around the Toronto Transit System's Crest. |
Diameter | 16.00 mm |
Material | Bi-metallic Brass (ring) and Copper-Nickel (center) |
Catalog prices | UNC $3.00 |