George Washington Play Money Exonumia
Baker 799
Krause FFG (Famous Facts & Faces Game)
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States 1968 |
Design Description: |
GAME COUNTERS |
Item Description: |
Aluminum TOKEN 1968 SHELL OIL CO. GEORGE WASHINGTON, AL FAMOUS FACTS & FACES GAME |
Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 |
Owner: |
jtbundy |
Owner Comments:
Baker 799
Shell Oil Company- struck by the Franklin Mint
Famous Facts and Faces. 1968
Diameter 25.5mm
Obverse: GEORGE WASHINGTON, bust facing left
Reverse: SHELL'S FAMOUS FACTS & FACES GAME
Per Krause, "This promotional game, used by the Shell Oil Company in 1968, combined portraits of famous Americans with scenes related to their lives. Cash prizes were awarded for obtaining certain combinations of specimens or 'Instant Winners.'
George Washington #11 in Franklin Mint issue (out of 24 aluminum pieces)