Coin Identifier
Kiwanis Dope Stop Anti-Drug Token — obverse
Obverse
Kiwanis Dope Stop Anti-Drug Token — reverse
Reverse
N/A (Sovic/Action Token)

Kiwanis Dope Stop Anti-Drug Token

United States; Kiwanis International · Circa 1970s

A circular aluminum token with anti-drug slogans produced for an outreach program by the Kiwanis service organization.

Country
United States; Kiwanis International
Year
Circa 1970s
Denomination
N/A (Sovic/Action Token)
Metal
Aluminum

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Overview

A circular aluminum token with anti-drug slogans produced for an outreach program by the Kiwanis service organization.

Historical significance

Issued during the drug awareness campaigns of the 1970s, this token was distributed by Kiwanis clubs as part of their 'Operation Drug Alert' or 'Dope Stop' programs aimed at youth education and prevention.

Obverse (front)

Text along the rim reading 'KIWANIS-DOPE STOP' at the top and 'THIS IS MY THING' at the bottom. Blank center.

Reverse (back)

Text along the rim reading 'I'M NO DOPE' at the top and 'I'M A DOPE STOPPER' at the bottom. Small hyphen/dash in the center.

Estimated value

$1-$5 (Commonly found in local organization collections or exonumia bins)

What drives this coin's value

Historical interest in the slogan, condition (scratches on aluminum impact eye appeal), and specific local club interest.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine to About Uncirculated (shows minor surface scratches consistent with loose storage).

Mintage & rarity

Common; mass-produced for local club distribution across North America.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

These are not typically counterfeited due to low market value. Authentic pieces are lightweight aluminum.

Notable varieties & errors

Some versions may feature specific city names or local Kiwanis club chapters.

Similar coins

Often confused with sobriety chips (AA) or other school-distributed 'Just Say No' tokens from the 1980s.

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning as aluminum can scratch easily. Store in a dry environment to prevent oxidation/white corrosion. Handle by edges to avoid fingerprints.