About Us

Tokens & Icons has been turning authentic, nostalgic artifacts into functional gifts for more than 25 years. The company was founded upon becoming one of the first licensees of the New York City MTA for whom we created cuff links 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.  MLB has allowed us until Dec 31, 2024 to sell down our inventory. While we may sporadically replenish the higher demand teams, for the most part what is on our shelves remains available on a first come/first serve basis.   Similar story for NFL & NHL.

Lambeau Field, Candlestick Goal Post, Boston Garden Floor & Pan Am items will continue until our source material is depleted.

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

Some Non-Sports styles, like the popular Buffalo Nickel wallet, will continue to be available even as we pursue our custom model.   Learn More about Custom Projects. 

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

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, 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.