[_GUN_]

Here they are, all the Bourgogne et Grasset jetons I've acquired to this point.

Casino Arosa Switzerland
S.T.D.M. (Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau) China
Casino Mariánské Lázne Czech Republic

Three sizes are pictured---eight are 33 millimeters, two are 42 millimeters, three are 44 millimeters.

Only those from the S.T.D.M have non-matching sides. I included an additional picture to show the opposite sides mirrored.

If anyone's curious, I have about $150 invested in this first wave, so, I haven't gone too crazy with these yet.

Here's a link to the history of B&G, I had never read it before today.

http://www.gpigaming.com/sas_about_history.shtml

here's a link, to an article, Ross sent me on the S.T.D.M.

http://www.gluckman.com/MacauHo.html

[jamby]

Absolutely beautiful, Gun. Thanks for posting the scans. My favorite is still the Macau 100 gold/purple one that you're currently using as your avatar. That orange 100 with what looks like a smiley face is pretty cool too though.

-jamby

[Sniper2075]

Very nice, I'll have to add some jetons to my collection sometime. keep the picture comming as you collect more.

[__JR__]

NICE NICE NICE

Now, could somebody please explain to this n00b what a jeton is made of and how they compare to my faux clays?

[mizuchaud]

Originally Posted by __JR__

NICE NICE NICE

Now, could somebody please explain to this n00b what a jeton is made of and how they compare to my faux clays?

me too, and how do they stack?
I am trying to imagine stacks with those insane face colors and I cannot fathom the possibilities.

Anyone out there have a 10 stack of the same denom?

[_GUN_]

Originally Posted by jamby

\My favorite is still the Macau 100 gold/purple one that you're currently using as your avatar.

scan is pretty true to appearance, it falls between lime and neon green, not really gold. the numeral is a dark gold for perspective.

Originally Posted by __JR__

NICE NICE NICE

Now, could somebody please explain to this n00b what a jeton is made of and how they compare to my faux clays?

jeton is a French word to desribe tokens, coins, or chips. they don't always pertain to gambling, a jeton can be several things used for calculations. B&G jetons are made of plastic, the graphics are printed on a special film which covers the jetons. a gaming jeton is essentially a cousin of the American poker chip.

if you want to read up on the history of B&G, follow the link in the original post.

http://www.gpigaming.com/sas_about_history.shtml

if you want to understand the various uses of jetons, you can follow these links.

http://www.finds.org.uk/finds/jetons.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeton
http://www.chicagocoinclub.org/projects/PiN/juh.html

[__JR__]

Gracias sir!

[mizuchaud]

Thanks for the links, but I think in this casino jeton context, my curiosity is still piqued regarding a stack and how it looks.
The single jeton is gorgeous, even though it sounds like a glorified plastic chip with hologram plastics and colors, just wondering about handling characteristics and how it looks in multiples.
How's it feel in the hand?
sound?

I am coming at this in kind of a full use of a chip mentality.
Edgespots in the clay casino context for security and individuality between casinos seems ingrained into all of our brains, just interested in how the jetons handle it.

I am really intrigued by these.

[mizuchaud]

I think the snakeskin glitter is the bomb.

[Gaming Ore]

Gun...

Those are great!

Here is one of my favorites. Both sides shown and I believe it is about 44mm.



Jim (Gaming Ore) Follis