The first was issued in 1953, followed by new versions in 1970, 1980, 1986, and this one in 1995. Jan 16, 2005 discussion in whats it worth started by b. Get the best deal for transit tokens from the largest online selection at. The tokens were changed periodically as prices changed. Part of the metropolitan transportation authority, the busiest and largest transit system in north america, the nycta has a daily ridership of 8 million trips over. At the transit museum store, you can buy a set of the five historic new york city subway tokens, introduced in 1953, 1970, 1980, 1986 and 1995, as well as subway tokens made into key rings, lapel pins, cuff links, bracelets, and money clips. Jul 24, 2014 on july 25, 1953, new york citys subway fare was raised to 15 cents. Get the best deals on transit tokens when you shop the largest online selection at.
The first token change occurred in 1970 when the fare was raised to 30 cents. New listing city bus linesgreenville, texas transit token tx 400 a. Officially licensed by the mta, each bracelet comes in a new york subway mapthemed gift boxed with a cer. New york transit token bracelet museum of the city of new york. The dial is made from a revenue bag that was used to transfer tokens throughout the system. Is it possible that these are worth more than their face value, or should i just use. Massimo vignelli explains his iconic 1972 new york city. The large letter variety is slightly scarcer than the smaller letter variety. Our fleet of more than 6,400 subway cars traveled approximately 358 million miles in 2016, along 665 miles. Special fare new york city transit authority tokens. The new york city transit authority also known as nycta, the ta or simply transit, and branded as mta new york city transit is a public authority in the u. New york transit token bracelet museum of the city of.
New york city subway token dispenser and one token mta new york city transit is the largest public transportation agency in north america and one of the largest in the world. This is a new york city transit authority token used from 1953 to 1970 obverse. It was a new nyc agency created in 1953 the new york city transit authority that had the tokens minted. The new york city transit authority is now known popularly as mta new york city transit nyct, or more specifically on the vehicles, mta new york city bus and mta new york city subway, though the former remains its legal name for documents and contracts.
On june 15, 1953, the new york state legislature created the new york city transit authority now mta new york city transit as a separate public corporation to manage and operate all cityowned bus, trolley, and subway routes. New york city transit authority token national museum of. History of the nyc subway token 19532003 untapped new york. Impellitteri was mayor, is dead at age 50, transit officials said yesterday. Both public transportation and museums are important parts of a community and can be shared by everyone. A mustread for transit buffs, from a nickel to a token chronicles twenty specific events in the history of new york city s mass transit systems between 1940 and 1968, including large numbers of rare photos. The central park five did eventually manage to settle a civil case against the city of new york for their ordeal but there were no winners on this one.
The watch has a stainless steel case and is licensed by the new york city. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Celebrating 100 years of new yorks underground railways 2003, fordham university press tells the story of the creation of the allelectric irt in 1904 and how it expanded, evolved, and consolidated into today. The dial is made from a revenue bag that was used to. The archer av extension token was issued in december 1988, not between 1990 and 1992. Officially licensed by the new york city transit authority, it also features a brushed, stainless steel case, batteryoperated japanese movement, and authentic 19701980 nyc token engraved on the back.
Free transportation books to read during coronavirus. They met their end in 1998, when the new york city transit authority had the 60 million remaining bulls eye coins melted into scrap metal. This bracelet is crafted from five authentic new york transit tokens circulated from 195379 and 19862003. The scovill manufacturing company of waterbury, connecticut produced this transportation token starting during in 1953. Coinoperated subway turnstiles took nickels and then dimes when the fare became ten cents. Vintage nyc transit authority metal subway token dispenser. Join new york transit museum educators for transitthemed songs, stories and activities for the youngest transportation fans. My oldest are 2 tokens with a small ys in the middle of nyc cut into it. Detailed information about the coin special fare, new york city transit authority, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management.
Other stores sell ashtrays, paperweights, drinking glasses, coasters, mugs, ties, tshirts, christmas ornaments, even dresses festooned with the image of the token. Streetcars are as dead as sailing ships, said mayor fiorello laguardia in a radio speech, two days before madison avenues streetcars yielded to buses. New york city was one of the last major transit systems to adopt an electronic fare system, which was finally set in motion with the first electronic turnstile and sale of. The large y cutout comes in two varieties, one with larger lettering than the other. Subway customers bought tickets to pay their fare until may 10, 1920. Get the best deals on transit tokens when you shop the largest online. Passengers originally paid for a subway ride with a ticket. Mar 15, 2003 the new york city subway token, tool and talisman of city life since vincent r. This token remained in use after the fare was raised to 20 cents in 1966 and its distinctive design quickly became a new york city icon.
Solid brass with cutout y in center since first being used in new york city in 1953, there were five different type issues of transit tokens. The tokens are firmly affixed to french buff paper card stock, placed in a quality walnut frame with artist choice glass front. This set features 5 authentic new york transit tokens circulated from 19532003. The new york city subway token, tool and talisman of city life since vincent r. New york city has the largest transit system in the united states. Officially licensed by the mta, each item comes in a new york subway mapthemed gift boxed with a certificate of authenticity. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work.
An illustrated history of new york city s transit cars centennial edition. Solid brass with cutout y in center since first being used in new york city in 1953, there were five different type issues of. The metropolitan transit authority one fare coin is one of the more striking tokens since it contains a cutout in the center of the coin. New york city subway token dispenser and one token new york city subway token dispenser believe to be from 1950s designed for the small sized new york city subway token measures. The new york city transit authority commonly called the ta is created and establishes headquarters at 370 jay street, brooklyn. The history of the nyc subway maps offers a specialized area for students of design, who must surely know the name massimo vignelli, the modernist designer who named the dc metro and created the notorious 1972 nyc transit map that, writes the mta metro transit authority, reimagined the mta new york city transit subway system as a neat grid. The first comprehensive history of public transportation in north america to be published in more than 60 years, the book traces the grwoth of urban mass transit from the horsedrawn street cars of the 1830s through the development of cable cars, electric street cars, subways, and buses, to the new light rail systems that are playing a key. Starting with the dimesize 50s era token and ending with the 5 boroughs pentagram token in mid90s. Tokens soldered to sterling silver jump rings and hang from a sterling silver chain. Jun 08, 2017 were excited to announce the launch of subway library, a new initiative between the new york public library, brooklyn public library, and queens library, the mta, and transit wireless that provides subway riders in new york city with free access to hundreds of ebooks, excerpts, and short storiesall ready to read on the train. Transit historian brian cudahys a century of subways. Instead of making subway riders have three nickels each time, the city introduced the subway token, which became a symbol of the city until it was phased out for the metrocard in 2003. Officially licensed by the mta, each bracelet comes in. Taken as a whole, the items in the book everything from old token to nycta uniforms to pamphlets distributed to touristsamount to a stunning visual archive of new york s transit history.
New york city transit authority good for one fare transit token. New listing vintage cleveland interurban railroad trolley token ohio 1930. On july 25, 1953, new york citys subway fare was raised to 15 cents. Other stores sell ashtrays, paperweights, drinking glasses, coasters, mugs, ties, tshirts, christmas ornaments, even dresses festooned with the image of. The scovill company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. They are the oldest transit system as well and have produced a variety of nyc tokens over the years. Mta new york city transit is the largest public transportation agency in north america and one of the largest in the world. Transit tokens in the united states date to 1831, when brass coins were minted for john gibbss u.
I have new york city transit authority good for one fare tokens from different years and of seperate prototypes. Scovill was an early industrial american innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to massproduce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats. This token is the fifth version of the new york city subway token. The most common new york city token material is metal. Detailed information about the coin 1 fare, new york city transit authority sjd, tokens, with pictures and collection and swap management. This transit token was from the north baltimore region that includes the neighborhoods of mt. Vintage new york city transit authority coin token good for. The first token was the size of a dime and made of solid brass. The initial subway token design featured the initials nyc in the center, with the y cut out. A mustread for transit buffs, from a nickel to a token chronicles twenty specific events in the history of new york citys mass transit systems between 1940 and 1968, including large numbers of rare photos. Newer contracts and rfps, however, have also used the popular name. The small y token had a total mintage of 48 million, including a rare variant of this type with the y not cut out. New york city transit authority subway transit token ny630be. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
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