Obverse Design
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"NCO CLUB" curves along the top. An bow-shaped ornament appears in the
top middle. In the middle is "LIFELINERS" in quotes, and another bow-shaped
ornament appears below it. "FORT KOBBE" is below that, curving along
the bottom. Circle of beads close to the edge. Smooth plain raised edge.
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Reverse Design
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A large "10" with "IN TRADE" in an oval block across the middle of the number.
Small C inside the upper part of the "0".
Circle of beads close to the edge. Smooth plain raised edge.
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Metal
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Nickel.
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Weight
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4.5 grams.
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Size and Shape
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Round, 25.9 mm in diameter.
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Dates Issued
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Unknown; similar designs used around 1970.
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Issuer
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Fort Kobbe, on the west bank of the canal near the Pacific entrance and next
to Howard AFB.
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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; design very similar to those used by Meyer and Wenthe Company.
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Other Catalog Numbers
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Asociación Numismático's F-151 (photo), Cunningham's CZ270g,
Curto's F298-10, Henkle's CZ-61 and Plumer page #4.
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Varieties
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One variety is in nickel, one in brass with a hole, and a third
exists in brass without a hole.
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Function
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Perhaps a post exchange token.
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Population Count
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Five specimens in collector hands are known to me. Recent
sales include:
- Fixed price sale on eBay on July 5, 2006 for $25.00.
Note: Some specimens may have been counted twice.
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