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’s Grande Island Post Exchange Military Token

1920's 10 Centavos Grande Island Post Exchange Military Token

Varieties

NP ID Denomination
T163.1 5 Centavos Marine
T163.2 10 Centavos Military
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10 Centavos Military

1920's 10 Centavos Grande Island Post Exchange Military Token


Specification

Title Grande Island Post Exchange
NP ID T163
Category Military
Sub Category Detachment
Year ND
Mintmark
Mintage
Mint
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Weight
Diameter T163.1 - 29 mm
T163.2 - 22 mm
Thickness
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Aluminum
Metallic Composition
Finish
Color Grayish White
Orientation Coin Orientation
Date Issued ’s
Issued By Fort Wint
Issued At Grande Island
Kind Token
Currently Used

Obverse

"(Denomination)" "Grande Island Post Exch. (Exchange)"

Reverse

"(Denomination)"

Note

Fort Wint on Grande Island was built by the Americans from to to defend the harbors of Manila and Subic Bay. The fort was named for Brigadier General Theodore J. Wint.