About Us


Tokens & Icons has been turning authentic, nostalgic artifacts into functional gifts for more than 36 years. The company was founded upon becoming a charter licensee of the New York City MTA for whom we created cuff links and pendants that feature the iconic retired NY Subway tokens. Tokens & Icons has a passion to bring new life and purpose to the memorable everyday objects of our past.


Update 

On January 1, 2024 Tokens began a transition to custom projects rather than shelf inventory. Our MLB & NHL licenses came to a close December 31, 2025. We are grateful to MLB and NHL for entrusting us with their game used equipment to craft functional gifts for everyday use for the last 20 and 16 years respectively. 

Game used NFL items are still within in a sell-down period.


We are selling up our Boston Garden Floor and Candlestick Park products. On the historic side, we are selling up our Pan Am, Watch Movements, Frank Lloyd Wright, and High Line styles.

PGA Tour & Collegiate styles are no longer available for sale. The authentication info for these items will remain available via our website's authentication page.

Production

All of our bottle openers, flights & friendship bracelets are handcrafted locally. For jewelry, our sterling cuff link swivel clasp is from Providence, RI which are combined with artifacts and set in Taxco, Mexico, the silver capital of the world. Our leather wallets are individually stitched in Mumbai, India. Pre-production on watches and pens is done in Berkeley, California, and final production in China. 

Our artisans, whether they are across the street or a video chat away, are in constant collaboration and as a team we work together to bring authenticity, craftsmanship and functionality to the gifting experience.

Contact Information

Tokens & Icons is located in Berkeley, California and all items ship from Berkeley.

For customer service, custom inquiries, or any matter, please contact us.

To learn more about Custom Projects, follow this link. 

510-704-7404

info@tokens-icons.com

Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST



August 2010 - NY Gift Show

Pictured from left to right: Ward - the founder, who started in 1991. Andrea - coordinated the artifacts and all the artisans, making all the products come to life. Milan - the spokesperson of Tokens & Icons for nearly two decades; worked with our customers and grew our business and artifact acquisitions. Paul - educated us on how to navigate the world of sports licensing.