It might be interesting to know when the gaming law was updated, as they do seem to add updates when needed or called
for . I am from British Columbia , and the laws and restrictions on chips I believe have been changed and or updated when
needed .... back in the 80's the chip laws were more open than they are today regarding chips on the tables etc.. I have seen some unusual
things collecting chips over the years. Discussion regarding chips is a good thing, to collectively sort things out and get details
as accurate as possible. Are the chips in question first issue chips going back to the late 80's just curious.
I always keep an open mind on everything , even gaming laws are amended from time to time for reason usually , just throwing this out
there .... as a club and a group we may want to research more and dig deeper.

my two cents for what it's worth.