Sears centennial token
1986, Sears celebrates its 100 years in business with a token made from copper from the Statue of Liberty. Material was from the renovation of the statue. Sear appears to be struggling to stay afloat at this time, so it may the last hurrah for them.
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Conan Barbarian
Level 5
i also have that same token it is very interesting. thanks for sharing
user_9894
Level 4
Thanks for the reply, I have been away for awhile and just now could get back. Merry Christmas and Happy new Year!
Kepi
Level 6
Cool Token! I really enjoyed Sears! One of the original stores with everything under one roof! Seems kinda sad that their stock is so low. Like Mike says " sign of the times ".
user_9894
Level 4
Thanks for the reply, I have been away for awhile and just now could get back. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
"SUN"
Level 6
Nice item
user_9894
Level 4
Thanks for you reply.
CoinLady
Level 6
That's a real collector's item now. Yes, we were big Sears fans too.
user_9894
Level 4
Thanks for you reply.
Well worn Copper
Level 5
Stroh's Beer also issued a token made from copper used in the Statue of Liberty. Their's was about the size of a silver dollar, I had one for a pocket pice years ago. Another name for such pieces are "relic medals". The Sear's in our town was downsized, but closed after about a year. Retail is a hard business nowadays. I suppose Sear's even had a coin and stamp department at one time. Anyone recall one?
user_9894
Level 4
Thanks for you reply.
Mike
Level 7
There catalog was great. But I remember my wife having a credit card and it was twenty three percent interest we got rid of it. There automotive department was also good for oil changes while you shopped the store or mall. This must be there last gasp of air. It is a nice token. But it is a sign of the times. To bad. Mike.
user_9894
Level 4
Thanks for you reply. I could never understand the merger with Kmart.
Longstrider
Level 6
I was going to say that last part you included. They were once great. Along with the catalog, one could by pants, dresses, tires and firearms. History!!!Thanks. Nice token!