Department of Transportation / Good For One Fare NYC

Brass · 25 mm

EXO-NY-STI-0002 obverse — **Obverse:** DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GOOD FOR ONE FARE NYC

EXO-NY-STI-0002 reverse — **Reverse:** Staten Island Ferry New York City (ferry) GD

Staten Island transit token associated with Department of Transportation / Good For One Fare NYC.

Quick Facts

Exonumist ID: EXO-NY-STI-0002
Catalog X-Refs: NY632B / TC-440779
Material: Brass
Size: 25 mm
Shape: Round
Borough: Staten Island
Issued: 1982
Mintage: 900,000

Notes

Staten Island Ferry tokens were struck for use with a proposed 50¢ fare. The 50¢ fare was postponed in June 1982, and these tokens were stored in vaults until a fare increase.