The use of tokens began with the small Y token in 1953. Subway riders began to complain about tokens getting lost in their pockets and purses, or getting tokens confused with other coins. …

Jan 14, 2022 · For now, you can buy vintage NYC subway tokens at the MTA Transit Museum Store (or on E-bay). Next, read about the top 20 secrets of the NYC subway!

This collection shows all the NYC subway tokens used between 1953 and 2003, including the limited edition 1979 75th Anniversary token. Also shown are several generations of NYC …

On July 25, 1953, New York City’s subway fare was raised to 15 cents. Instead of making subway riders have three nickels each time, the city introduced the subway token, which became a …

Jul 26, 2024 · A piece of NYC transit history is back as the iconic token makes a nostalgic comeback, blending old-school charm with modern fare payment systems in the city. Before …

Dec 12, 2014 · Where have all the NYC subway tokens gone? A recent Gizmodo article reveals what happened to tokens after they were phased out from the MTA system.

Jul 11, 2023 · From Tokens To Taps: The Evolution of Subway Fares. Let's take a closer look at the history of subway fares in NYC and the different ways riders have paid over the years, …

They had a 50-year run, but 2003 was the end of the line for the city's iconic transit token.

Jul 7, 2023 · Hear about the evolution and eventual decline of the NYC subway token, which remains prominent in the hearts of nostalgic New Yorkers!

The first subway token change occurred in 1970 when the fare was raised to 30 cents and 50 million tokens were minted. These tokens were marked by a large perforated “Y” in NYC at the …