Old Faithful, Livingston, Montana, chips, from the 1920's. Read the story about them from my latest completed auction: ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=63756&item=150151876402 ) (The auction was for 6 chips including a $1chip.). The chips (1-1/2") are approaching 100 years old. In many parts of the US, but particularly in Montana, "good-for" tokens like these were used for poker and other gambling games. If you look at Ed Hertel's illegal gambling guide, you will see the large number of token chips used in illegal clubs and bars in Montana. The small denominations exemplify the value of the dollar then, and the modest income of the residents. Tokens were also used in case of police raids -- the owners could claim that the chips were commercial tokens for change and advertising premiums. ... ... ..... The five chips say "Old Faithful, Livingston Mont." w/ the "club" symbol, one one side. The reverse side says "GOOD FOR (so many cents) IN TRADE." The five chips are: 5¢ Gray, 10¢ green, 25¢ brown, 25¢ red, and 50¢ light blue. Good/nice condition; the reds are a little soiled and might have an occasional small burn.

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Robert