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Motion Picture companies use many different types of imitation coin in films. These coins are called "prop" coins as they are stored with the other motion picture company property items.
 
Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company:
 
The Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company (LASRC) was founded in the early 1900's. It manufactured business and advertising tokens, badges, and other stamped metal products. The company also manufactured imitation coins used in motion pictures or movie prop coins.
 
In 1920 it was located at 131 South Spring Street in Los Angeles California. In 1925 the company moved to 1500 South Los Angeles Street in Los Angeles.
 
The name was changed to the Los Angeles Stamp and Stationery Company in 1935. The company closed for business in 1964.
 
LARSC President Monroe Bird Paradise
1. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company - President Monroe and Bird of Paradise Coin
White metal, 38 mm, 20.68 gm
 
Obverse: President James Monroe facing half left surrounded by circle and wreath, no text
Reverse: Bird of Paradise and man kneeling in temple surrounded by eight-pointed star, no text
 
LARSC President Monroe Souvenir
2. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company - President Monroe and Souvenir Coin
White metal, 38 mm, 20.18 gm
 
Obverse: President James Monroe facing half left surrounded by circle and wreath, no text
Reverse: The word "SOUVENIR" within a wreath
 
LARSC President Monroe Seated Liberty
3. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company - President Monroe and Seated Liberty Coin
White metal, 38 mm, 19.52 gm
 
Obverse: President James Monroe facing half left surrounded by circle and wreath, no text
Reverse: Seated Liberty dollar obverse with eight stars and date 1866, HONOR on shield
(The original United States coin has LIBERTY on the shield)
 
Motion Picture Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Monroe Doctrine
4. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company - President Monroe and Monroe Doctrine Coin
Aluminum, 35 mm, 3.87 gm
 
Obverse:
President Monroe facing half left
COMPLIMENTS OF / LOS ANGELES RUBBER STAMP CO.
 
Reverse:
Los Angeles city emblem with flag, bear, eagle, castle, lion
MONROE DOCTRONE (sic) CENTENNIAL 1923
STADIUM, LOS ANGELES. CALIF.
CITY OF LOS ANGELES / FOUNDED 1781
 
This coin was manufactured by the Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company to be handed out at the Los Angeles Monroe Doctrine Centennial Exposition which was held in 1923. They were then sold to motion picture companies for use as prop coins. The coin misspells the word "doctrine" with "doctrone."
Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company - Amount Number Coins:
 
Motion Picture Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Dollar 20
5. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company $20.00 Coin
Brass, 34 mm, 12.81 gm
 
Obverse:
LOS ANGELES RUBBER STAMP CO.
MFR'S OF / MOVING / PICTURE / MONEY / AND / BADGES
 
Reverse:
RETURNABLE / FOR CREDIT AT LB. RATE / 20 00
 
This film coin is the same size as the US $20 gold piece or Double Eagle.
 
Motion Picture Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Dollar
6. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company $1.00 Coin
Aluminum, 38 mm, 6.29 gm
 
Obverse:
LOS ANGELES RUBBER STAMP CO.
MFR'S OF / MOVING / PICTURE / MONEY / AND / BADGES
 
Reverse:
RETURNABLE / FOR CREDIT AT LB. RATE / 1 00
 
This film prop coin is close in size to the US silver dollar coin.
 
Motion Picture Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Cent 50
7. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company 50 Cent Coin
Copper-nickel, 31 mm, 10.38 gm
 
Obverse:
LOS ANGELES RUBBER STAMP CO.
MFR'S OF / MOVING / PICTURE / MONEY / AND / BADGES
 
Reverse:
RETURNABLE / FOR CREDIT AT LB. RATE / 50¢
 
This film prop coin is the same size as the US fifty cent piece or half dollar.
 
Motion Picture Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Cent 25
8. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company 25 Cent Coin
Aluminum, 25 mm, 1.51 gm
 
Obverse:
LOS ANGELES RUBBER STAMP CO.
MFR'S OF / TRADE CHECKS / BAGGAGE CHECKS / CELLULOID BUTTONS
BURNING BRANDS / RIBBON BADGES / THROPHIES (Mispelling)
SEALS / STENCILS
 
Reverse:
RETURNABLE / FOR CREDIT AT LB. RATE / 25¢
 
This film prop coin is the same size as the US 25 cent piece or quarter.
 
Motion Picture Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Cent 10
9. Los Angeles Rubber Stamp Company 10 Cent Coin
Aluminum, 19 mm, 0.77 gm
 
Obverse:
LOS ANGELES RUBBER STP CO.
MFR'S OF / BADGES / MEDALS / SIGNS
 
Reverse:
RETURNABLE / FOR CREDIT AT LB. RATE / 10 CTS
 
This film prop coin is the same size as the US 10 cent piece or dime.
Ellis Merchantile Company:
 
The Ellis Merchantile Company opened in Los Angeles in 1908 and manufactured imitation prop coins for the motion picture business until it closed in 2000.
 
Ellis Merchantile $1.00 prop coin
10. Ellis Merchantile Company - $1.00 Coin
Aluminum, 38 mm, 6.30 gm
 
Obverse: GOOD FOR / $1.00 / IN TRADE / ELLIS MERCHANTILE
Reverse: Bird of Paradise and man kneeling in temple surrounded by eight-pointed star, no text
Paramount Pictures:
 
Paramount Pictures was one of the major motion picture production companies.
 
Motion Picture Paramount 10 cents
11. Paramount Pictures Prop Coin - 10 Cents
Aluminum, 19 mm, 3.10 gm, the same size as a United States 10 cent dime
 
Obverse:
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORP.
5451 MARATHON / HOLLYWOOD CAL.
 
Reverse:
GOOD FOR 10¢ IN TRADE
 
Motion Picture Paramount 25 cents
12. Paramount Pictures Prop Coin - 25 Cents
Aluminum, 25 mm, 5.73 gm, the same size as a United States 25 cent quarter
 
Obverse:
PARAMOUNT PICTURES CORP.
5451 MARATHON / HOLLYWOOD CAL.
 
Reverse:
GOOD FOR 25¢ IN TRADE
 
Motion Picture Paramount Anniversary
13. Paramount Pictures Prop Coin - 1941 30th Anniversary commemorative
Nickel-plated brass, 38 mm, 24.16 gm
 
Obverse:
Woman standing holding basket in left hand, "1941" below right hand
ACME METAL DIE (Manufacturer)
 
Reverse:
PARAMOUNT PICTURES INC. at top
Mountain logo with "Paramount Pictures" in script at center
Other Manufacturers:
 
Motion Picture Other Eagle Branch Dollar 20
14. Motion Picture Prop Coin - $20.0 with Eagle on Branch
Brass, 34 mm, 13.00 gm, the same size as the US $20 gold piece or Double Eagle.
This prop coin or one like it has appeared in several films.
 
Obverse:
Eagle with wings spread clutching double-edged Branch
 
Reverse:
20 00
 
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