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Obverse Design
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"NCO CLUB" curves along the top. An bow-shaped ornament appears in the
top middle. In the middle is "LIFELINERS" in quotes, and another bow-shaped
ornament appears below it. "FORT KOBBE" is below that, curving along
the bottom. Circle of beads close to the edge. Smooth plain raised edge.
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Reverse Design
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A large "25" with "IN TRADE" in an oval block across the middle of the number.
Small C to the right of the upper part of the "25".
Circle of beads close to the edge. Smooth plain raised edge.
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Metal
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Nickel.
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Weight
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5.7 ± .1 grams.
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Size and Shape
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Round, 28.7 mm in diameter.
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Dates Issued
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Unknown; similar designs used around 1970.
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Issuer
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Fort Kobbe, on the west bank of the canal near the Pacific entrance and next
to Howard AFB.
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Mintage
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Unknown.
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Rarity
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Rare.
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Manufacturer
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Unknown; design very similar to those used by Meyer and Wenthe Company.
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Other Catalog Numbers
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Cunningham's CZ270h, Curto's F298-25.
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Varieties
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One variety is in nickel, one in brass with a hole, and a third
exists in brass without a hole.
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Function
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Perhaps a post exchange token.
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Population Count
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Three specimens in collector hands are known to me.
Recent sales include:
- Auction sale on ebay on May 16, 2004 for a lot of five items including this token.
The total price for all items was $263, and some of the other items were quite valuable
as well.
- Private sale in October, 2004 for $50.
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