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Example of a Mardi Gras Doubloon, from the Krewe of Zulu. Mardi Gras Doubloons are Mardi Gras throws shaped like coins that commemorate various Mardi Gras Krewes. They are typically made of aluminum and are thrown from floats in carnival parades. The first doubloons used as throws from parades of Mardi Gras Krewes date to 1960, and these early However, by the mid-80's Mardi Gras had grown to huge proportions and with so many krewes on the streets, overproduction of krewe throws became a problem. Beads and doubloons were routinely just left on the ground and krewes began to rethink their throws to address this reality and to keep their parades relevant. Get the best deals on Mardi Gras Coins In Current Mardi Gras Collectibles (1991-Now) when you shop the largest online selection at eBay.com. Free shipping on many items | Browse your favorite brands | affordable prices. Detailed information about the coin Mardi Gras Token, Krewe of Mardi Gras, United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data Mardi Gras tokens are thrown from the floats that appear in each year’s Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. Groups of volunteers work all year on their float (The Krewe). In past years some “Krewe” had their tokens minted in silver for the benefit of the members of the “Krewe”. Get the best deals on mardi gras coins when you shop the largest online selection at eBay 1973 "Krewe of Thoth" Mardi Gras Gold Colored Coin (Man's Quest for Detailed information about the coin Mardi Gras Token, Krewe of Jabolina (Jackson Square; New Orleans, Louisiana), United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data 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. As for the most valuable Mardi Gras memorabilia, look for vintage and antique krewe jewelry, favors, and accoutrements. On January 26, 2019, the 1912 Mistick Krewe of Comus cup set with paste jewels—a golden vessel with which Comus has closed Mardi Gras ever since their first ball in 1857—was sold by Neal Auction House for $14,030. 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. 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 These coins may not have been created for the day of Mardi Gras, but they still honor the history and culture of Mardi Gras, Louisiana and the amazing people who live there. Legends that Live On Through Design. The crazy festivities and rich history of Bourbon Street and the events that take place around Mardi Gras are the stuff of legend. The Krewe of Kings The Krewe of Kings (aka the Kings of Metry) is a Jefferson Parish Carnival Club, established in 2019. After a short hiatus due to Covid and the tragic passing of Co-Founder Mckinley “Mackie” J. Cantrell III, the krewe is returning to the Metairie parade route on Lundi Gras in 2025. But, some of the most prized throws across every Mardi Gras krewe are doubloons. Small toys and strings of beads have been thrown by members of New Orleans Carnival krewes since the 1800s. “Wooden nickels” appeared during Carnival in the 1930s, but krewes started throwing coins made of aluminum beginning in the 1960s. A new signature throw for Excalibur will be an 8-inch hand-decorated Dragon Egg and hand-decorated wooden shields. Excalibur rolls February 21 at 7 p.m. during Family Gras. Krewe of Paws. Mardi Gras has gone to the dogs! The Krewe of Paws will parade Saturday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Olde Town Slidell. What is a Krewe Favor? A krewe favor is any piece of jewelry, ducal, or item that the krewe gave out to their members as a gift for a particular year. This does not include beads, or any form of plastic. What is Mardi Gras paper? Mardi Gras paper is any invitation, ball program, dance card, bulletin, admit card or any paper item that a krewe They are the origin of many Mardi Gras traditions, including the official Carnival colors of purple, green and gold, as well as the collectible doubloon coins (introduced by Rex in 1960). The Krewe consists of 600 male riders and parades on the New Orleans Uptown route on Mardi Gras day, immediately after Zulu. Detailed information about the coin Mardi Gras Token, Krewe Of Carrollton (New Orleans), United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data Detailed information about the coin Mardi Gras Token, Krewe of Iris (New Orleans, Louisiana), United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data Detailed information about the coin Mardi Gras Token, Elks Krewe of Orleanians, Hero of New Orleans, United States, with pictures and collection and swap management: mintage, descriptions, metal, weight, size, value and other numismatic data
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