Token - Georgalos (Dieguito Maradona - Pechito) ND (1989-1996) front Token - Georgalos (Dieguito Maradona - Pechito) ND (1989-1996) back
Token - Georgalos (Dieguito Maradona - Pechito) ND (1989-1996) photo
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Token - Georgalos Dieguito Maradona - Pechito ND

 
Aluminium 1.71 g 25 mm
Description
Location
Argentina
Type
Medals › Advertising medallions
Years
1989-1996
Composition
Aluminium
Weight
1.71 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#178028
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

The name of "Dieguito Maradona" and below the name of the company "GEORGALOS" that struck the token.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Dieguito
MARADONA
GEORGALOS

Edge

Plain

Comment

This token was struck in the years 1989-1996 approximately, in the best years of soccer player Diego Armando Maradona.
The token came inside a chocolate alfajor, which may or may not bring the coin inside as a prize.
Is an advertising token.
There are a series of collectables token about it. In theory there are 15 motives.
The company that struck the token, did a collectable series of 15 motives about this token.
GEORGALOS is an Argentinian manufacturer of sweets, chocolates and candies.





There are a series of collectables token about it. In theory there are 15 motives.

Interesting fact

This coin features a unique combination of historical and pop culture elements. It commemorates Diego Maradona, the famous Argentine soccer player, while also referencing his nickname "Pechito" (Little Troublemaker). The use of aluminium as the material adds an interesting contrast to traditional coin metals, potentially making it more lightweight and durable than standard coins.