Washington, DC - Metrobus 1973 "Serving Our Students" Transit Token (DC 500 AM)
This collectible transit token was issued by Metrobus of Washington, DC in 1973 as part of a special "Serving Our Students" transportation issue. It is cataloged as Atwood-Coffee DC 500 AM.
The token commemorates Metrobus service supporting student transportation and represents an important period in the development of public transit in the nation’s capital.
Token Details:
- Issuer: Metrobus
- Location: Washington, DC
- Year: 1973
- Type: Transit / commemorative fare token
- Theme: Serving Our Students
- Catalog: Atwood-Coffee DC 500 AM
- Material: Metal alloy
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Plain
Historical Background:
Metrobus began operations in Washington, DC in 1973 under the management of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). The system replaced several private bus companies and became the primary regional bus service for Washington, DC and surrounding areas.
This special 1973 "Serving Our Students" token highlights Metrobus’s role in providing transportation for students and communities during its first year of operation. Transit tokens like this were used both as fare items and as promotional or commemorative pieces to mark important events and milestones in local transportation history.
This token is a great addition to collections of:
- Washington, DC transit memorabilia
- WMATA and Metrobus collectibles
- Transit tokens
- Transportation history
- American exonumia
Please examine photographs carefully for the exact condition, wear, color, and surface details of the token being offered.
