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In this photo from 2012, Frank Falgoust of New Orleans holds up a sign asking for doubloons from passing floats on Gen. DeGaulle Drive during the Krewe of Choctaw parade in Algiers Saturday A doubloon is a gold coin that was used in Spain and other countries during the 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries. Today, a doubloon would be worth about $1,000. The gold doubloon, which was the first coin to be issued in the United States, is made up of 26.66 grams of gold, or slightly less than an ounce, and was worth $16 at the time, or around $400 now. Mardi Gras Doubloons - Facebook group maintained by Ryan Soudelier Chris' Fine Jewelry, 3304 West Eslanade Av, Metairie, La - limited supply of sorted doubloons (not on display) and unsorted, unpriced doubloons in binders and boxes. Chris' will buy doubloons in bulk. Doubloons Unlimited Inc, 3005 David Dr, Metairie, La run by Joe & Pat Albert Ultimately, the value of a Mardi Gras doubloon is determined by the individual who owns it. The Krewe of Rex introduced Doubloons to Mardi Gras in 1960. Doubloons are a natural collectible because they commemorate the krewe’s theme and colors in a variety of styles and colors. While there hasn’t been widespread counterfeiting of doubloons, in 1970, Rex reissued their 1960 doubloon—the original Mardi Gras doubloon. Some enterprising cheaters may attempt to sell the cheaper 1970 coin and claim it’s the 1960 coin, which can sell for hundreds. And if aluminum doubloons are boiled, their dye comes off. Are old Mardi Gras doubloons worth anything? Older doubloons can be worth a lot of money such as the 1960 gold Krewe of Rex doubloon that Steen has in his collection. He estimates that it is worth about $150. A real silver doubloon can be worth several hundred dollars. Some Mardi Gras enthusiasts also collect krewe favors and other Mardi Gras Mardi Gras Doubloons as Collectibles. Mardi Gras doubloons were first used in 1960, and they rapidly became collectible. The doubloon made its debut with the Rex parade on Mardi Gras Day. Historically, it originated in 1959 because it had to be produced before being used. The mission of this non-profit club is to promote the collection of Mardi Gras doubloons (Mardi Gras coins) and other Mardi Gras collectibles. C.C.D.T. does this by sponsoring doubloon swaps, which are events where collectors may trade, buy, or sell doubloons, or any other Mardi Gras memorabilia. Value Of Mardi Gras Doubloons. Mardi Gras doubloons are highly collectible and can be worth a lot of money. Some of the most valuable doubloons can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Many people collect doubloons as a hobby and there are even some people who make a living off of buying and selling doubloons. As for the regular aluminum ones, prices vary between $0.50 and $3.00 on average, but there are genuinely rare ones. You have to read the text - e.g. "officer tokens", black doubloons, doubloons with a special designation for being associated with a Mardi Gras ball, etc. - are relatively rarer and thus are at the higher end. Size - Doubloons are typically 1 3/4 inches in diameter, but from very early on in the history of Mardi Gras doubloons, variations in size have been used. At first this was a money-saving feature, as it was in an ill-fated attempt in 1979 to reduce the standard size to 1 inch. In fact, there’s even a Mardi Gras Memorabilia Society, a.k.a. the Mardi Gras Mafia. Founded in 2008, this small group of collectors meets each month to buy, sell, and trade items and share their stories. There is a wealth of collectibles associated with Mardi Gras that extends far beyond its ubiquitous beads. Mardi Gras Memorabilia and Doubloons. Shop Now. REX 2025 Check List Location & Hours. Mindi Market Street San Francisco, CA 94103 (555) 555-5555 hi@mystore.com. Get Mardi Gras doubloon collecting. Track your Mardi Gras doubloons with our doubloon checklist. Doubloon checklist from 1959-present. Include anything else we should know about this item. Make sure to add more details. Mardi Gras Doubloons, Vintage 1960, 1970 and 1980, 38 Mardi Gras Original 1966 Krewe of POSEIDON .999 FINE SILVER Mardi Gras Doubloon - 1st Year. Opens in a new window or tab. $49.99. 0 bids · Time left 2d 21h left (Sun, 09:00 PM) New Listing 2003 George Rodrigue Blue Dog Mardi Gras Doubloon Coin – Rare Collectible! Brand New. ILS 67.75. ILS 10.70 shipping. 0 bids. 9d 7h How much do Mardi Gras doubloons cost? Bronze issues are typically worth about $1 apiece and the silver issues are worth about $25 apiece. As with the throwable versions, the more desirable silver and bronze doubloons with earlier dates and well-known krewes on them can have an added premium, generally not more than $5 or $10 though. Mardi Gras day in New Orleans is host to several krewes composed entirely of built-up and decorated 18-wheeler flatbed trailers. Each individual "truck" is a separate organization and many have produced their own doubloons. Doubloon production for trucks has been always been very sporadic and none that I know of produce doubloons today. Druids 2025 Red Ink Streetcar Motor Man - Drivers New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe Wooden Doubloon $0.01 Druids 2025 Green Ink Streetcar Conductor - Passengers New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe Wooden Doubloon
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