25 Cent - Idris I - Military Token
Features
| Denomination | 25 Cent |
| Shape: | Square with rounded corners |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Token |
Obverse
Lettering:
N.C.O.
OPEN MESS
WHEELUS
AIR BASE
LIBYA
Description:
The token purpose as open mess and the name of base then country name below within a beaded circle.
Wheelus Air Base was a United States Air Force base located in British-occupied Libya and the Kingdom of Libya from 1943 to 1970. At one time it was the largest US military facility outside the US. It had an area of 52 km2 (20 sq mi) on the coast of Tripoli. The base had a beach club, the largest military hospital outside the US, a multiplex cinema, a bowling alley and a high school for 500 students. The base had a radio and TV station, and a shopping mall and fast food outlets.
N.C.O.
OPEN MESS
WHEELUS
AIR BASE
LIBYA
Description:
The token purpose as open mess and the name of base then country name below within a beaded circle.
Wheelus Air Base was a United States Air Force base located in British-occupied Libya and the Kingdom of Libya from 1943 to 1970. At one time it was the largest US military facility outside the US. It had an area of 52 km2 (20 sq mi) on the coast of Tripoli. The base had a beach club, the largest military hospital outside the US, a multiplex cinema, a bowling alley and a high school for 500 students. The base had a radio and TV station, and a shopping mall and fast food outlets.
Reverse
Lettering:
GOOD FOR
25¢
IN TRADE
Description:
Denomination in the middle, inscription "Good for" above and "in trade" below within a beaded circle.
GOOD FOR
25¢
IN TRADE
Description:
Denomination in the middle, inscription "Good for" above and "in trade" below within a beaded circle.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ND () | LIBYA MILITARY TOKEN | Unknown |