© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
© Bobby Harpoon (CC BY)
Token - Freedomland USA Bronx, New York ND
| Aluminium | - | 38 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Freedomland USA |
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Years | 1960-1964 |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#381105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend at perimeter with 2 stars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A TOKEN SOUVENIR
★ OF FREEDOMLAND U S A ★
Edge
Plain
Comment
The tokens were believed to be used as an entrance pass.Cover of the freedom land guide; it was the largest theme park at the time (bigger than Disneyland).
For additional information and details on the park and it's history:
https://youtu.be/rWwOtoBqUog?si=jbqaWSioJc0BmHqp
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedomland_U.S.A.
Dubbed the Disneyland of the East, Freedomland USA was created by C. V. Wood, founder of Marko Engineering, a theme park development company. The park opened June 19, 1960, and permanently closed at the end of 1964.
