The Good Times Family Fun Emporium Arcade Token

United States (Exonumia) · Circa 1970s - 1990s

A brass arcade token featuring a cartoon wizard/gnome figure on the obverse and text identification on the reverse.

Country: United States (Exonumia)
Year: Circa 1970s - 1990s
Denomination: No cash value (1 Play)
Metal: Brass

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Overview

A brass arcade token featuring a cartoon wizard/gnome figure on the obverse and text identification on the reverse.

Historical significance

Arcade tokens like these were used in family entertainment centers and video game arcades primarily throughout the late 20th century to prevent theft and control local currency within the establishment.

Obverse (front)

Features a cartoonish, dancing wizard or gnome wearing a starry robe and a conical hat, surrounded by a beaded circular border.

Reverse (back)

The text 'The Good Times Family Fun Emporium' stacked in four lines, centered, surrounded by a beaded border.

Estimated value

$0.25 - $2.00 (primarily of interest to specific regional or exonumia collectors)

What drives this coin's value

Value is determined by the specific location of the 'Emporium', collector demand for defunct arcade memorabilia, and physical condition.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine; shows visible toning, minor spotting, and surface wear consistent with use in coin mechanisms.

Mintage & rarity

Common; tokens for specific regional entertainment centers were usually struck in the thousands to tens of thousands.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

As a low-value token, counterfeiting is rare; check for standard brass weight and non-magnetic properties.

Notable varieties & errors

Occasional errors like off-center strikes or 'rotated dies' can occur during high-speed low-cost production.

Similar coins

Chuck E. Cheese tokens, Showbiz Pizza tokens, or generic 'No Cash Value' brass tokens which often share similar wizard motifs.

Care & preservation

Keep dry and store in a cool, dry place. No special numismatic cleaning is recommended as tokens are durable and cleaning often reduces interest for collectors.