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United States
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I have an Olympia coin I don't know where I got it it has stars and two dragon creatures and a shield with a cross in it and zz. It Weighs 5.3 grams   |
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New Member
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
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 Not a coin but rather some sort of medallion or token. Sorry, can't tell you more about it. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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My family live around Olympia Wa, They had a Olympia Beer brewery that closed a few Years ago. But the elephants? seem more Asian or Greek area
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm thinking the two creatures are griffins, not dragons or elephants...note the talons on the feet and the beak from which the tongue portrudes. Couldn't find anything online, but I am thinking it's a medal from a school or school sport team.
"Olympia Griffins" got hits for a soccer team in the UK, but couldn't find their logo to match to the medal.
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New Member
United States
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Ahh it's crazy! Thanks for the help
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New Member
United States
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I just now realized the stars are only on the one side
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New Member
United States
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I have one too. But it says crest on it.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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More likely it is an arcade token of the stock mint variety, with the brand or name on it. They can be used in everything from pay toilets to car washes and peep shows.  Edited by Circus
07/14/2015 08:49 am
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New Member
United States
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I have the same (whatever it is). Mine has no stars and is exactly the same on the back. I've tried to look for it, but no luck. I don't know it's origin.  Edited by RGC
05/14/2016 03:24 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I have the same (whatever it is). Well, that one is Japanese — it says "nyuu" in katakana lettering, probably meant for the English word "New". This makes me think these may be pachinko tokens for operating mechanical amusements. |
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United States
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Thanks for the information, publius. :) It helped a lot and it was driving me nuts for a year.
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New Member
United States
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I have a similar coin or token. Can't find anything on where or when it's from.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Yes have to say they are pachinko tokens, Some do work in other type arcade mchines. You can buy them by the hundreds on Amazon. Almost every sailor that hit the far east came back with a couple. |
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