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The TTC will be introducing new tokens next year to combat counterfeiting. Old tokens will not longer be accepted soon after, but you can exchange them at various subway stations.
I mention this because I have one of the old 1954 tokens in my possession. I'm not sure if I should keep it or exchange it as it will be pretty much worthless in a year's time. (Any token collectors out there?)
Monday, November 27, 2006 at 14:10:12 (UTC)
I'm intrigued by the phrase "a unique electronic signature" in the article describing the new tokens. Is there some peculiar metallurgical formula used for a certain level of conductivity across parts of the coin, or is there an RFID component to these?
llamawama
Monday, November 27, 2006 at 14:13:32 (UTC)
I suppose the use of the word "electronic" implies circuitry of some sort.
llamawama
Monday, November 27, 2006 at 16:13:15 (UTC)
I would assume the latter, as figuring out the composition of the coin should not be excessively difficult to determine. Mind you, they do plan on switching to smart cards (which I think is a great idea) some time after 2007.
QYV