The Silva Collection (Pre-Revolutionary Cuban Tokens and Medals)
La Tropical Y Tivoli Beer/Ice Token
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
Cuba Habana 1940's - 1950's |
| Item Description: |
TOKEN (UNDATED) CUBA |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 |
| Owner: |
Carlos Silva |
Owner Comments:
La Tropical was founded in 1888 as "La Nueva Fabrica De Hielo," which began the development of Cuba's first beer. Research shows these tokens were minted in the 1940's or 1950's to purchase beer and ice products sold at the company. These coins also come holed, signaling the coin was used (I would not recommend grading them). La Tropical was reopened in 1998 in Miami, Florida, the owners have revived brewery's Cuban history. It is unknown how many of these beer tokens were minted, my guess is that many were minted but not many survive at the MS level.