Historical information

The Johnson Fare Box Co. was a manufacturer of Fare Boxes that enabled the viewing as the coin was deposited and receipt of a fare from a passenger - see reference. The MMTB Footscray X1 class trams used fare boxes in 1926 and this may have been a sample coin to show how it worked. See item 7470 for an associated pamphlet that notes the use of Fare Boxes. Further research is required.

Significance

Demonstrates an item from the Johnson Farebox Co. of Chicago.

Physical description

Sample coin? - round, stamped aluminium with a piece of green felt glued to the rear.

Inscriptions & markings

"Johnson Fare Box Co. Chicago" in raised letters on both sides.