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’s 10 Centavos Port of Manila Airmens Open Mess U.S. Military Token

1960’s 10 Centavos Port of Manila Airmens Open Mess U.S. Military Token

Specification

Title Port of Manila Airmens Open Mess
NP ID T196
Category Military
Sub Category Naval
Denomination 10 Centavos
Year ND
Mintmark
Mintage
Mint
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Weight
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Brass
Metallic Composition 65% Copper, 35% Zinc
Finish Nickel Plated
Color Grayish White
Orientation Coin Orientation
Date Issued ’s
Issued By Airmens Open Mess
Issued At Port of Manila
Kind Token
Currently Used

Obverse

10c "Port of Manila U.S. Military"

Reverse

10c "Airmens Open Mess APO 928"

Remarks

Used in the 's for a U.S. mail sorting station in Port of Manila and a rest and relaxation point for U.S. servicemen during their duty in Vietnam.