


© Wilson Roberto Vasques Nunes
Token - Transporte Oriental S.A. Hexagonal ND
1960 yearPlastic | 1.1 g | 30.5 mm |
Location | Brazil |
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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 |
Numista | N#128544 |
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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