1935 North Pole Lucky Money Taylor's For Toys Token

United States, Kansas City (Private Issue) · 1935

A Christmas-themed promotional store token featuring a reindeer on the obverse and promotional text for a Kansas City toy store on the reverse.

Country: United States, Kansas City (Private Issue)
Year: 1935
Denomination: Exonumia / No official face value
Metal: Copper or Bronze

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Overview

A Christmas-themed promotional store token featuring a reindeer on the obverse and promotional text for a Kansas City toy store on the reverse.

Historical significance

This is a Depression-era promotional token issued by John Taylor Dry Goods Co. (specifically the 'Taylor's For Toys' department) in Kansas City. These were likely given to children during the holiday season to promote the store's toy department.

Obverse (front)

Features the head of a reindeer in the center. Legend above: 'NORTH POLE LUCKY MONEY'. Inscribed on a banner below: 'ONE HAPPY YEAR'. Date '1935' at the bottom.

Reverse (back)

Large numeral '1' in the center with rays. Legend above: 'TAYLOR'S FOR TOYS'. Legend below: 'HAPPY YEAR FOR GIRLS AND BOYS' and 'KANSAS CITY'. Small copyright notice at the very bottom.