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50 Cents - 250th Anniversary Mobile, Alabama
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1961 |
| Type | Trade token |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts a circular seal bearing the name 'MOBILE ALABAMA' surrounded by a wreath-like arrangement of multiple historical flags and a crowned eagle at the top, representing the various nations that have governed Mobile. An inner legend around the seal reads 'FROM ENCHANTING TRADITION' and 'ENDURING PROGRESS', with '250th Anniversary' inscribed on a banner below. The outer legend reads 'MOBILE 250TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION' at top and 'MOBILE, ALABAMA' at bottom, with the copyright notice of the Mobile 250th Anniversary Celebration Corporation 1960 in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field contains prominent denomination text 'GOOD FOR 50¢ IN TRADE' at center, followed by the redemption terms specifying acceptance at any cooperating business or any Mobile bank on or before 1:30 P.M. June 9th, 1961. The outer legend around the rim reads '250TH ANNIVERSARY. MOBILE. ALABAMA' at top and 'SOUVENIR MONEY' at bottom. |
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