Subway riders began to complain about tokens getting lost in their pockets and purses, or getting tokens confused with other coins. The solution was a token holder. Here's one design similar to a change maker that could held 9 tokens in 3 spring loaded tubes.

Jan 14, 2022 · For now, you can buy vintage NYC subway tokens at the MTA Transit Museum Store (or on E-bay). Next, read about the top 20 secrets of the NYC subway!

This collection shows all the NYC subway tokens used between 1953 and 2003, including the limited edition 1979 75th Anniversary token. Also shown are several generations of NYC subway cars. NYC over the years have retained examples of almost every type of subway car ever used in the city over the 112 year history of the system.

This page features the tokens of New York. Transit Token Value Guide Prices and Indentification Aids for Subway, Bus, Train, Ferry, Trolley, Cablecar, Streetcar, Toll Tokens and more.

Jul 26, 2024 · Learn more about the six designs of the now-defunct NYC subway token. Photos courtesy of the New York City Transit Museum Before you tapped or swiped, a subway ride was just a token away.

On July 25, 1953, New York City’s subway fare was raised to 15 cents. Instead of making subway riders have three nickels each time, the city introduced the subway token, which became a symbol of the city until it was phased out for the MetroCard in 2003.

As a result of the New York City Transit Authority's employee suggestion program a series of four service medals were developed in 1979. Designed by Michael Bosnick then a graphics department employee at 370 Jay Street, it is an updated modification on the NYCTA's 1953 logo of a subway and bus superimposed on a skyline of Manhattan and map of ...

Jul 11, 2023 · From Tokens To Taps: The Evolution of Subway Fares. Let's take a closer look at the history of subway fares in NYC and the different ways riders have paid over the years, from the subway token to the MetroCard and OMNY.

Dec 12, 2014 · Where have all the NYC subway tokens gone? A recent Gizmodo article reveals what happened to tokens after they were phased out from the MTA system.

At the transit museum store, you can buy a set of the five "historic" New York City subway tokens, introduced in 1953, 1970, 1980, 1986 and 1995, as well as subway tokens made into key rings, lapel pins, cuff links, bracelets, and money clips.