ICE Arcade/Amusement Token (Polar Bear on Ice)

United States; Manufactured by various token mints (e.g., Hoffman, Osborne) · Late 20th Century (c. 1980s-2000s)

A brass amusement token featuring a polar bear sitting on a block of ice marked 'ICE' on the obverse.

Country: United States; Manufactured by various token mints (e.g., Hoffman, Osborne)
Year: Late 20th Century (c. 1980s-2000s)
Denomination: No Cash Value (1 Play)
Metal: Brass

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Overview

A brass amusement token featuring a polar bear sitting on a block of ice marked 'ICE' on the obverse.

Historical significance

This is a generic arcade or amusement token produced for 'ICE' (Innovative Concepts in Entertainment), a company famous for arcade games like 'Chexx' bubble hockey. These tokens were used in family entertainment centers to prevent the theft of real currency and to ensure loyalty to specific arcade chains or machines.

Obverse (front)

Centrally located polar bear sitting and looking right, perched on a rectangular block inscribed with 'ICE'. Surround by a beaded border.

Reverse (back)

The legend 'NO CASH VALUE' in three lines, flanked by decorative scrolls, surrounded by a denticulated (toothed) border.

Estimated value

Minimal; $0.10 - $1.00 in typical condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition and quantity; these are usually sold in bulk lots for gaming or as curiosity items rather than high-value numismatic pieces.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated; shows minor surface spotting and light handling marks but retains full detail.

Mintage & rarity

Very high mintage; extremely common.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

As a low-value token, counterfeiting is rare. Genuine tokens have crisp lettering and consistent brass color.

Notable varieties & errors

Varies primarily by the manufacturer's specific die design for the polar bear and the style of the 'ICE' font; some exist in different metals like nickel-plated zinc or copper-plated steel for different machines/values.