For years, the world of coins has mixed with the world of video games in numerous ways. If you have a huge gamer in your life, then you can purchase collectible coins to go with their love for gaming. The coins are broken down into several categories and give you a lot of options to start off with when you shop for the coins.
As you shop, learn about the four different coins to look for and how to find some truly unique coin gifts for a family member or friend.
1. Arcade Tokens
Arcades often relied on special tokens rather than real coins like quarters. Those tokens have become collector's pieces as players look for ways to remember the glory days of playing at an arcade. When you shop, look for tokens from arcade chains. For example, for years, Chuck E. Cheese used coins with their mascot and had several special designs released.
Many tourist attractions also featured custom-made arcade tokens. For example, you could find arcade tokens from amusement parks. The coin design makes a great display and also includes a lot of nostalgia. Even if the coin isn't branded for a specific location, general arcade tokens make a fun keepsake.
2. Exclusive Game Coins
As a perk for pre-ordering a game or purchasing a special edition of a game, many companies have packaged collectible coins with releases. The coins are often highly detailed and feature the characters or logos within the game. For example, a pre-order of
Super Mario Odyssey
came with a special
collector's coin
featuring Mario's new hat friend Cappy.
Some of the coins come in a silver or bronze finish while others are fully colored. Along with a single coin release, some games feature a bigger coin set with multiple designs and display cases to keep the coins in. When you know a person's favorite game series, you can hunt for the coins related to the games and build a collection.
3. Video Game Challenge Coins
In multiple branches of the US military, service members are issued challenge coins when completing tasks or visiting certain areas. Video game companies have also decided to honor our military with the release of several
video game challenge coins.
The coins typically feature a game logo along with a message of thanks to various branches of the military. The practice is common, especially when relating to combat games. When the coins are widely distributed to military personnel, many people end up selling the coins to the general public.
Find and collect the wide range of coins based off popular video game titles like Titanfall and Halo 5.
4. Replica In-Game Coins
Many video games have created their own in-game coins and currency. Over the years, those in-game designs have become real prop coins you can purchase and own. One of the more basic designs is the golden Super Mario
coin which can be found in numerous styles and designs.
The Destiny 2
replica coin includes a futuristic design based off the game's currency. You can purchase a bundle of replica gold coins made for the game Sea of Thieves. Silver versions of the pirate skull coin were also made. The Fallout
game series has also released the Nuka-World replica arcade token, which covers both arcade token collectibles and in-game coins.
When you purchase the replica coins, you can purchase single coins or build a whole set. Coin display cases allow the coins to really stand out and create a memorable way to give the coins as gifts.
For all of your coin shopping, check us out at
Gardena Jewelry & Loan Company. We have a wide selection of collectible coins to fit your needs and will help you find exactly what you're looking for.
