Boston Transit Token Cuff Links

These cuff links are crafted from the authentic nickel-sized Boston transit tokens which were in use from 1987-2006.

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Product Details

Available in sterling silver or a gold-plated brass bezel. All cuff links have swivel findings and are hallmarked "MBTA" on the back. Officially licensed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, each pair of cuff links comes in a Boston Subway Map gift box with a Certificate of Authenticity.

 

Each cuff link measures 7/8" in diameter

Authenticity

Officially licensed by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Periodic cleaning with a silver cloth is recommended.

From Horse Drawn Carriages to America's First Subway

The history of Boston's public transportation system can be traced to the early 19th century with the development of omnibuses - enlarged stagecoaches which made multiple stops along a route instead of only traveling between two distant locations.

Within less than a century, Boston continued to evolve from offering horse carriages on rails to boasting one of the leading electric powered railway systems to establishing North America's first subway in 1897.

In this inaugural year, the Miss Liberty Nickel was the fare to ride. 90 years later, the "T" token was minted and in-use until the Charlie Card in 2006.

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