Description: These tokens for use in playing Magic: the Gathering were produced in 1995 and related to the editions of Magic to that time. The history and lore relating to these tokens can be found by Googling “MTG Citadel Tokens”. One of the best sites for information is Magiclibrarities.net. The following is a partial extract of their narrative: “Citadel Gaming was a company founded by Mixe Brixius and Tom Ebling which specialized in the production of tokens for Magic the Gathering. Printed on a material called sentra, the first wave consisting of 11 different tokens, called Alpha, was released in July 1995 with a print run of 50,000. All Alpha tokens featured a black border which was erroneously placed too close to the edges of the tokens, thereby causing the color to smear around the edges. Therefore, three months after the release, a second series of tokens, called Beta, was printed without the black border, this time with a print run of 75,000, and the Alpha print run was recalled. The Beta tokens sold well, and in September 1995, a third print run, named Unlimited, was issued, this time featuring colored tokens and multiple artwork. This third print run, consisting of 150,000 tokens, was sold to stores in boxes which contain 270 tokens divided into 18 receptacles, each holding 15 tokens of the same type, but with random artwork. Citadel Gaming closed its doors in May 1996. While the tokens sold well, unavoidable flaws in the printing process demanded manual corrections of every token, thus rendering the production unfeasible. Citadel Gaming Magic Token measurements are approximately: 1.25984" x 1.77165" x 0.11811" (3.2 x 4.5 cm x 3mm). 4 tokens will take approximately the size of a MTG card.” OldManMTG is a seller of quality Magic: the Gathering cards and related items on eBay. Everything is from my personal collection acquired over the past twenty-five years. PLEASE leave FEEDBACK and I will do the same. Please visit my eBay store for other Vintage Magic: the Gathering cards.
Price: 58.5 USD
Location: Granada Hills, California
End Time: 2024-12-07T23:05:10.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Game: Magic: The Gathering
Language: English
Manufacturer: Citadel Gaming Inc.
Vintage: Yes
