Obverse

Reverse

Trade Token (No Face Value)

Wond-R-Kube / Meter-All Trade Token

United States · Mid-20th Century

A vintage merchant and utility trade token featuring business advertising on one side and a meter manufacturer on the other.

Country: United States
Year: Mid-20th Century
Denomination: Trade Token (No Face Value)
Metal: Brass or Bronze
Grade: Fine to Very Fine

This report is AI-generated and can be wrong. Always verify grade, authenticity, and value with a qualified dealer or certified grading service before buying, selling, or insuring.

Identified September 8, 2026More united states coins →

Explore Wond-R-Kube / Meter-All Trade Token in the encyclopedia →

Identify your own coins.

Get a report just like this from any photo, free.

App Store Google Play

Overview

A vintage merchant and utility trade token featuring business advertising on one side and a meter manufacturer on the other.

Historical significance

Tokens like this were commonly used in the mid-20th century for coin-operated machinery, timers, or promotional merchant exchanges, providing insight into local commerce and utility systems of the era.

Obverse (front)

Inscribed with 'WOND-R-KUBE' along the top curve, 'RT. 4' in the center, and 'MT. CARMEL, ILL.' along the bottom curve.

Reverse (back)

Inscribed with 'METER-ALL' along the top, a small decorative propeller or emblem in the upper center, and 'DALLAS TEXAS' arranged across the lower portion.

Estimated value

$2-$5

What drives this coin's value

Condition, historical local connection, and collector demand for regional exonumia.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine

Mintage & rarity

Common exonumia

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for authentic period wear and standard brass composition; modern counterfeits are virtually nonexistent due to low face value.

Notable varieties & errors

Standard stock die tokens with custom merchant stampings.

Similar coins

Various U.S. parking meter, laundry, and amusement tokens from the same era.

Care & preservation

Store in a dry, stable environment. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners to preserve the natural vintage patina.

Other united states coins

See all

United States Semiquincentennial Fantasy/Mule Concept Dime

United States · 2026

One Dime ($0.10)

Reader's Digest Sweepstakes 25th Anniversary Coin (Token)

United States, Reader's Digest Association · 1987

No cash value (Promotional Token)

United States Administration of Philippines One Centavo

Philippines (under United States Sovereignty) · 1944

One Centavo

United States Bicentennial Quarter (Washington Quarter)

United States · 1776-1976 (Minted in 1975 and 1976)

25 Cents (Quarter Dollar)

United States Trade Dollar

United States · 1873-1885

One Dollar ($1)

United States Administration (Philippines) One Centavo

Philippines (issued by the United States Mint) · 1944