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Pachinko Token (Japanese Game Token) — obverse
Obverse
Pachinko Token (Japanese Game Token) — reverse
Reverse
No face value (Token)

Pachinko Token (Japanese Game Token)

Japan (Private Issue) · Late 20th Century (approx. 1970s - 1990s)

A small metallic game token used in Japanese parlors, featuring Japanese script and decorative scrollwork.

Country
Japan (Private Issue)
Year
Late 20th Century (approx. 1970s - 1990s)
Denomination
No face value (Token)
Metal
Brass or Nickel-plated Brass
Grade
Circulated / About Uncirculated (shows typical surface wear from machine use)

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Overview

A small metallic game token used in Japanese parlors, featuring Japanese script and decorative scrollwork.

Historical significance

These tokens are used in Japanese entertainment parlors for games like Pachinko and Pachislo. Due to Japan's gambling laws, these tokens are technically not legal tender and are exchanged for prizes rather than cash within the parlor.

Obverse (front)

Hiragana script reading 'Midori' (Green) or a parlor name, framed by horizontal lines and scrollwork with five-pointed stars around the rim.

Reverse (back)

Matching design with scrollwork and stars; central panel contains the same or related Japanese script.

Estimated value

$0.10 - $1.00 USD (Bulk value is very low)

What drives this coin's value

Most have little value unless they originate from a famous or defunct parlor; overall condition is rarely a high priority for collectors of these.

Grade assessment

Circulated / About Uncirculated (shows typical surface wear from machine use)

Mintage & rarity

Millions produced; very common and widely available as exonumia.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

As low-value tokens, counterfeits intended to deceive collectors are non-existent, though counterfeit tokens are sometimes used to cheat machines.

Notable varieties & errors

Varies by parlor name and logo variations.

Similar coins

Slot machine tokens, arcade tokens, and other Pachislo tokens often look very similar.

Care & preservation

General handling is fine; no specific numismatic preservation is required as these are mass-produced commercial items.

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