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Obverse Design
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"NCO CLUB" curved along the top. Bow-shaped ornament in the center.
"COROZAL, C.Z." curving along the bottom (C.Z. stands for Canal Zone).
Circle of small beads close to the edge. Smooth plain raised edge.
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Reverse Design
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"GOOD FOR" curved along the top. Large "25¢" in the center,
with a nearly vertical cent sign under the letter "R".
"IN TRADE" curves along the bottom.
Circle of small beads close to the edge. Smooth plain raised edge.
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Metal
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Brass.
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Weight
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4.5 grams.
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Size and Shape
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Round, 26.0 mm in diameter.
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Dates Issued
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Unknown. May be pre-World War II. One dollar token listed in 1954 Curto catalog.
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Issuer
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Corozal, a sub-post of Fort Clayton and located about two miles from Balboa.
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Mintage
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Unknown.
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Rarity
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Scarce.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown.
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Other Catalog Numbers
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Asociación Numismático's F-123 (photo), Conte Porras page #106 (photo),
Cunningham's CZ80c, Curto's SC19-25, Henkle's CZ-19, Plumer page #3 and Schimmel #23.
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Varieties
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Unknown.
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Function
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Mess token.
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Population Count
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Eight specimens in collector hands are known to me.
Recent sales include:
- Fixed price sale on eBay on July 5, 2006 for $35.00.
- Auction sale on ebay on February 4, 2001 for $158 plus $2 shipping.
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