Token - Transporte Oriental S.A. (Hexagonal) ND (1960) front Token - Transporte Oriental S.A. (Hexagonal) ND (1960) back
Token - Transporte Oriental S.A. (Hexagonal) ND (1960) photo
© Wilson Roberto Vasques Nunes

Token - Transporte Oriental S.A. Hexagonal ND

1960 year
Plastic 1.1 g 30.5 mm
Description
Location
Brazil
Type
Transportation tokens › Public transportation tokens
Year
1960
Composition
Plastic
Weight
1.1 g
Diameter
30.5 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Hexagonal (6-sided)
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#128544
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Continuous circle containing in the center the phrase, read from top to bottom with the words DEPOSITE NA CAIXA.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEPOSITE
NA
CAIXA

Translation:
DEPOSIT
IN THE
BOX

Edge

Plain

Comment

Token used for bus ticket payment in the 1960s.
http://fichadeonibus.blogspot.com.br/2015/03/transporte-oriental.html

Transportes Oriental is a Brazilian urban public transportation company in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Transportes Oriental was founded on December 2, 1959, beginning its activities under the name of Bangu Méier Ltda. It was one of the most traditional transportation companies of the West Zone, following the development of the region and remaining in the memory of its residents. In 1960, the name was changed to Transportes Oriental Ltda., In honor of a Portuguese football team, whose founder (Mr. Alcindo Moreira) was a member.

This stage was marked by several innovations, among them the change of colors passing to yellow, green-flag and white, prestige the colors of the national flag.
https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transportes_Oriental