WHAT IS THIS TOKEN?

[Swanie1]

I found this "token" in the back yard of a house. I have tried to research the origin of it but haven't found anything. It appears
to be a 1.00 casino token or something. Does anyone recognize it or can identify it for me? It says "CAIRO', sphinx and pyramid on one side and 1.00 on the other.

 

[richm]

Similar to this Luxor token, perhaps from the kiddie arcade instead of the casino??

 

[creskol]

Here is one from "Good-For Mystery Tokens" web page: http://users.pullman.com/fjstevens/tokens/mt-goodfor.html

Doesn't give any info except that it might be from Chicago?

Neat token though and good luck on a positive ID.

 

[richm]

Nice I.D. Creskol

 

[Blind.In.Texas]

Maybe? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cairo,_Illinois#History

They also had a minor league baseball team.......

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

There is an "Ohmar Khayyam" casion in Cairo, Egypt.

Though I am guessing yours is of U.S. origin. Some casino, bar or game room called "Cairo" most likely. Still looking (I keep coming acrodd that 25¢ example when searching but no answers).