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Manila Electric Company Class Fare Tranvia Token

Manila Electric Company First Class Fare Tranvia Token Manila Electric Company Second Class Fare Tranvia Token

Varieties
NP ID Class
T35.1 Second Class
T35.2 First Class
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Second Class

Manila Electric Company Second Class Fare Tranvia Token

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First Class

Manila Electric Company First Class Fare Tranvia Token

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COA Card No.:A000066
NP ID: T35
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Date Acquired:
Remarks: Token Restoration Made for Image Capture cataloging purposes

Manila Electric Company Second Class Fare Tranvia Token A000066 Slab
Manila Electric Company Second Class Fare Tranvia Token A000066 COA Card Obverse
Manila Electric Company Second Class Fare Tranvia Token A000066 COA Card Reverse


Specification
Title Manila Electric Company
NP ID T35
Category Transportation
Year ND
Mintmark
Maker Scovill Manufacturing Company
Shape Round
Edge Plain
Weight 1.46 gm
Diameter 16.54 mm
Thickness 1.10 mm
Magnetism Non-magnetic
Material Cupro Nickel
Metallic Composition
Color Grayish White
Orientation Medallic Orientation
Date Issued 's
Kind Token
Currently Used A000066

Obverse

Cut out M/I in the center, 2 Stars, "Manila Elec. (Electric) Co. (Company)"

Reverse

Cut out M/I in the center, Good for One First/Second Class Fare"

Note

The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut established on minted this transportation token during the early 20th century. This was used as a second class fare for tranvias and buses of Manila Electric Company in the 's until World War II destroyed the railway system beyond rehabilitation. Meralco gave up its transportation business, instead focusing on providing electricity. Manila Electric Company also known as Meralco is an electric power distribution company in the Philippines. The name "Meralco" is an acronym for Manila Electric Railroad And Light Company founded on , was the company's official name until the year .