Minneapolis, Minnesota - Minneapolis St. Paul Base Fare Transit Token (MN 540 AN)
This collectible transit token was issued for public transportation service in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota area and is cataloged as Atwood-Coffee MN 540 AN.
The token was used as a base fare token for local transit rides and represents the era when bus and streetcar companies used metal tokens as an alternative to cash fares.
Token Details:
- Location: Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota
- Type: Transit / transportation fare token
- Category: Base Fare Token
- Catalog: Atwood-Coffee MN 540 AN
- Value: Good for One Base Fare
- Material: Metal alloy
- Shape: Round with cutout design
- Era: Mid-20th century
Historical Background:
Public transportation in the Twin Cities developed from electric streetcar systems into modern bus operations during the 20th century. Transit tokens were widely used by passengers because they were convenient for riders and helped transit companies speed up fare collection.
The Minneapolis–Saint Paul transit system served one of the largest metropolitan areas in the Midwest, connecting neighborhoods, businesses, and communities throughout the region. Base fare tokens such as this one were an everyday part of local transportation before electronic fare systems replaced traditional tokens.
This token is a desirable piece of Minnesota transportation history and a great addition to collections of:
- Transit tokens
- Minnesota exonumia
- Streetcar and bus memorabilia
- Minneapolis–Saint Paul history
- Transportation collectibles
Please examine photographs carefully for the exact condition, wear, color, and surface details of the token being offered.
