A round
coin used specifically for
subterranean subway transportation,
a value object that represents 1
subway fare. These
tokens inspired the term for
token-ring networks, since only 1 may ride when holding the token. The history of tokens themselves hark back to the days when money was issued as
seashells, (see the
syndicated comic strip B.C.), however in
North America they were first commonly used and become famous in the
NYC subway transit system. They are also widely used on the
TTC subway in
Toronto Canada, where they are the best deal in fares excluding monthly unlimited passes.
Be cautious not to use these as dimes, as they are relatively similar in size, though lighter in weight.