This listing is for 100 random unsearched aluminum Mardi Gras doubloons. These circulated Doubloons consist of varying dates from the 1950s to modern and come in wide range of colors , sizes and shapes. This mixture has around 70% silver colors and 30% other colors give or take which is about the same as all other bulk sellers. We highly recommend buying 500 for the best possible assortment.
What are Mardi Gras Doubloons?
Mardi Gras doubloons are large coins, often made of
aluminum, that are thrown from carnival floats during Mardi Gras parades to
commemorate Krewes. The first doubloons were used in 1960, and some are
collectible. Doubloons are often in Mardi Gras colors and depict the Krewe's
emblem, name, and founding date on one side, and the parade and ball's theme
and year on the other.
Are Mardi Gras doubloons worth money?
Mardi Gras doubloons can be worth a few cents to around $10,
depending on their condition and how popular the krewe is that they represent.
More desirable tokens are usually from the 1960s and early 1970s, not made of
plastic, and also bear the logo of a popular or well-known krewe. The value of
a doubloon also depends on how many were made. For example, Rex doubloons are
practically always saved by collectors,
Origin of the Mardi Gras Doubloon?
Small toys and strings of beads have been thrown by members of New Orleans Carnival krewes since the 1800s. “Wooden nickels” appeared during Carnival in the 1930s, but krewes started throwing coins made of aluminum beginning in the 1960s.
Product Disclaimer - (Only in Rare Cases)
Orders are pulled at random and will have duplicate doubloons and colors. You will not receive the same exact doubloons in the photo; the picture is meant as an example of what we are selling. The doubloons will be in circulated to uncirculated and may include cull, dents, bends, cracks, damage, corrosion, or holes. We cannot guarantee that all doubloons krewes will be included in all orders. We cannot guarantee that there will more or less duplication of any doubloons or that there will be higher or lower number of any specific colors.
We don't guarantee specific dates or that the doubloons will come from any time period. We are confident most doubloons are real but won't exclude the fact that some maybe replicas, fake or counterfeits . All photos were taken by our company and are unedited and originals. The coins may appear to be lighter, darker, or brighter than shown in the photos. Buyers' opinions of color and brightness are subjective at best.