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ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
1979 Hwy 395 S
Gardnerville, Nevada 89410 MAP
Type: Land Based
775-266-3338
Status: Open
Open: 1953/1967, Close: 1966/No
Link to Website
Located in Topaz Lake, but mailing address is Gardnerville.
TCR numbers are used by express permission of SSS Publishing
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Casino Money
Table Chips (20) [QuickView]
CG036816 Obsolete
Issued: 1964
Added: 2011-05-21
Last Update: 2020-07-01
Color: Red
Mold: DiaSqr
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Logo: PAN
Catalog#: N0862
Contributed by: Archie Black
Updated by: Steve Clark
CG052524 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Issued: 1990
Added: 2011-11-03
Last Update: 2020-09-11
Color: Salmon
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: N3387
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
Updated by: Steve Clark
CG201257 Obsolete
Denom: 50¢
Issued: 1990
Added: 2018-05-19
Last Update: 2020-09-11
Color: Dark Salmon
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: N3387.1
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)

Darker brown shade than salmon (CG 052524) Paulson, hot-stamped in gold.
CG052991 Current
Denom: 50¢
Issued: 2006
Added: 2011-11-07
Last Update: 2017-03-09
Color: Yellow
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: E5496
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer

NGCB lists chip color as Mustard.
CG020165 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1960
Last Update: 2014-02-09
Color: Red-Brown
Mold: H&C (CJ)
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: N3385
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
CG019362 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 02/2006
Last Update: 2020-07-01
Color: White
Inserts: 1-Blue 1-Purple
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OR-MULTI-WG
Logo: Mountain peaks
Catalog#: E5497
Contributed by: Greg Susong
Updated by: Steve Clark

NGCB lists insert color as Horizon Blue.
CG098482 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1953
Added: 2013-02-10
Last Update: 2020-09-11
Color: Navy
Inserts: 2 Red
Mold: Arodie
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fish
Quantity: 1000
Catalog#: N7320
Contributed by: Mike Locke
CG313209 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1953
Added: 2024-02-23
Color: Navy
Inserts: 2 Red
Mold: Arodie
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fish
Quantity: 1000
Catalog#: N7320.C
Contributed by: Barry Sherwood

Drilled
CG098480 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1958
Added: 2013-02-10
Last Update: 2020-09-11
Color: Purple
Inserts: 3 Yellow
Mold: LCrown
Inlay: HS Gold
Logo: Fish
Catalog#: N4921
Contributed by: Mike Locke
CG072435 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1960
Added: 2012-04-26
Last Update: 2020-07-01
Color: Black
Inserts: 3-Yellow, Hs-Black
Mold: H&C (CJ)
Inlay: R-WHITE
Logo: Fish
Catalog#: N3384.C
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
Updated by: Steve Clark

Cancelled with Hot Stamp-Black "T"
CG098481 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1960
Added: 2013-02-10
Last Update: 2020-09-11
Color: Black
Inserts: 3-Yellow
Mold: H&C (CJ)
Inlay: R-WHITE
Logo: Fish
Quantity: 1000
Catalog#: N3384
Contributed by: Mike Locke

No Black "T"
CG041811 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1970
Added: 2011-08-22
Last Update: 2012-04-26
Color: NAVY
Inserts: 3 Green
Mold: LgKey
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: N3382
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
CG243482 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1970
Added: 2020-06-11
Color: Navy
Inserts: 3 Green
Mold: LgKey
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: N3382.e
Contributed by: Doug Balduini

Hot Stamp Error Chip
CG198021 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1970s
Added: 2018-03-20
Color: Brown
Inserts: 3 Lavender
Mold: LgKey
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: E2799.E
Contributed by: David Sarles

Trimble estate chip. Test chip, reverse CASINO GENTING error
CG072356 Show Casinos Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1976
Added: 2012-04-24
Last Update: 2023-12-20
Color: Pink
Inserts: 4 Bl/Bk
Mold: SCrown
Inlay: OR-WHITE
Catalog#: N3290
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer

Also used at Overland Hotel and Topaz Lodge
CG052990 Current
Denom: $5
Issued: 1990
Added: 2011-11-07
Last Update: 2020-07-01
Color: Red
Inserts: 3-Gray 3-Blue
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Inlay: OR-WHITE
Logo: Fish
Catalog#: N3386
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
Updated by: Steve Clark
CG259690 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1958
Added: 2021-02-12
Color: Purple
Inserts: 3 Yellow
Mold: LCrown
Inlay: HS Gold
Logo: Fish
Catalog#: N4921.C
Contributed by: David Sarles

Drilled
CG041812 Obsolete
Denom: $25
Issued: 1970
Added: 2011-08-22
Last Update: 2020-07-01
Color: Green
Inserts: 3-Pink
Mold: LgKey
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: N5683
Contributed by: Archie Black
Updated by: Steve Clark
CG052993 Current
Denom: $25
Issued: 1990
Added: 2011-11-07
Last Update: 2011-11-07
Color: Green
Inserts: 3 Orange, 3 Yellow
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Catalog#: N2549
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG098485 Current
Denom: $100
Issued: 1996
Added: 2013-02-10
Last Update: 2019-09-26
Color: Black
Inserts: 3 Gray/Orange
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OR-White
Logo: Fish
Catalog#: V5774
Contributed by: Mike Locke
Limited Edition Chips (4) [QuickView]
CG093377 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1992
Added: 2012-11-30
Last Update: 2020-07-01
Color: Red
Mold: Plain
Mftr: Chipco
Inlay: Linen finish
Logo: Fishing Derby
Catalog#: N3383
Contributed by: Richard Jezeski
Updated by: Steve Clark
CG052393 Current
Denom: $5
Issued: 2002
Added: 2011-11-02
Last Update: 2017-03-09
Color: Red
Inserts: 2-Blue 2-Gray
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Catalog#: E2798
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace

NGCB lists insert colors of Mustard & Petunia.
CG098483 Current
Denom: $25
Event: Anniversary
Issued: 2002
Added: 2013-02-10
Last Update: 2017-03-09
Color: Green
Inserts: 2-Orange 2-Yellow
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Logo: Mountains
Catalog#: E2800
Contributed by: Mike Locke

NGCB lists insert colors of Peach & Russett.
CG098484 Current
Denom: $100
Event: Anniversary
Issued: 2002
Added: 2013-02-10
Last Update: 2017-03-09
Color: Black
Inserts: 4-Blue 4-Pink
Mold: H&C (RHC)
Inlay: OOR-MULTI-FG
Logo: Mountains
Catalog#: E2801
Contributed by: Mike Locke

NGCB lists insert colors of Apricot & Munzell Green.
Manufacturer Sample Chips (3) [QuickView]
CG101220
Denom: $5
Added: 2013-04-08
Last Update: 2020-09-11
Color: Mustard
Mold: Plain
Inlay: R-WHITE
Logo: Fish
Quantity: 1
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Mike Locke

Prototype, same inlay as CG098482. Unfinished edges. Only 1 known to exist.
CG163465
Denom: $5
Issued: 1953
Added: 2016-05-22
Last Update: 2021-01-18
Color: Blue
Mold: Plain
Inlay: R-WHITE
Logo: Fish
Catalog#: D2270
Contributed by: David Sarles

Prototype, same inlay as CG098482. Unfinished edges.
CG163466
Denom: $5
Issued: 1953
Added: 2016-05-22
Last Update: 2021-01-18
Color: Red
Mold: Plain
Inlay: R-WHITE
Logo: Fish
Catalog#: D2271
Contributed by: David Sarles

Prototype, same inlay as CG098482. Unfinished edges.
No Cash Value Chips (2) [QuickView]
CG171941 Show Casinos
Added: 2018-03-03
Color: Blue
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS-White
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: J. Eric Freedner (R-8501)

Then, a thicker blue chip, "No cash value/ TOPAZ LODGE / Topaz Lake, Nevada" in gold on one side, "No cash value / RIVERSIDE HOTEL / OVERLAND INC. / Reno, Nevada" on the other.
Plastic
CG237514 Show Casinos
Added: 2020-03-18
Color: Purple
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS-White
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Christopher Norris

"No cash value/ TOPAZ LODGE / Topaz Lake, Nevada" in gold on one side, "No cash value / RIVERSIDE HOTEL / OVERLAND INC. / Reno, Nevada" on the other.
Plastic
Fantasy Chips (1) [QuickView]
CG242482 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Added: 2020-05-30
Last Update: 2020-09-11
Color: White
Mold: Arodie
Inlay: R-White
Logo: Fish
Contributed by: Dick Bartley
Slot Tokens (4) [QuickView]
CG052968 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 1979
Added: 2011-11-07
Last Update: 2020-07-10
Color: Nickel
Mftr: FM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG052969 Current
Denom: $1
Issued: 1987
Added: 2011-11-07
Last Update: 2020-07-10
Color: Nickel
Mftr: LM
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG052388 Current
Denom: $5
Added: 2011-11-02
Last Update: 2020-07-10
Mftr: OC
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG098486 Current
Denom: $5
Event: Anniversary
Issued: 2002
Added: 2013-02-10
Last Update: 2020-07-10
Color: Brass
Mftr: OC
Inlay: Hologram
Contributed by: Mike Locke

50th Anniversary
Tokens - Other (2) [QuickView]
CG104877 Current
Added: 2013-05-26
Last Update: 2013-05-26
Color: Brass
Logo: Fish
Contributed by: Mike Locke

23mm Arcade Token
CG049790 Current
Added: 2015-05-12
Color: Brass
Mftr: HM
Logo: Fish
Contributed by: John K. Kallman

24mm Arcade Token
Ticket In Ticket Outs (2) [QuickView]
CG072597
Issued: 07/11/2006
Added: 2012-04-27
Last Update: 2012-04-27
Contributed by: Jim Noll
CG115499
Issued: 09/02/2013
Added: 2013-09-25
Last Update: 2013-09-25
Contributed by: Jim Noll
Casino Equipment
Dice (3) [QuickView]
CG116894 Current
Added: 2013-10-24
Last Update: 2013-10-24
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Mike Locke
CG116895 Current
Added: 2013-10-24
Last Update: 2013-10-24
Color: Red
Contributed by: Mike Locke
CG116896 Current
Added: 2013-10-24
Last Update: 2013-10-24
Color: Red
Contributed by: Mike Locke
Playing Cards (6) [QuickView]
CG090200 Current
Added: 2012-09-15
Last Update: 2012-09-15
Color: Green
Contributed by: Virgil Foss
CG101486 Current
Added: 2013-04-19
Last Update: 2013-04-19
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Mike Locke
CG101487 Current
Added: 2013-04-19
Last Update: 2013-04-19
Color: Red
Contributed by: Mike Locke
CG148515 Current
Added: 2015-08-15
Last Update: 2015-08-15
Color: Blue
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace

Different than CG101486 which has the oval logo in red
CG149536 Show Casinos
Added: 2015-09-01
Color: Red
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace

Cards used at all three locations as are the chips pictured in the "Overland, Gold Club, Topaz Lodge" casino section. U5918
CG149715 Current
Added: 2015-09-03
Color: Red
Mftr: United States Playing Card Co.
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace

F5966
Players Club (Slot) Cards (19) [QuickView]
CG109197
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Green
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

1st, Club Topaz - Champagne,
(2nd line on reverse starts "21 years..." & 2 lines in first paragraph, "T" in logo is 20mm high)
CG109198
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Silver
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

1st, Topaz Lodge, (no text on reverse)
CG109199
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Gold
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

1st, Topaz Lodge, (no text on reverse)
CG109200
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Teal
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

2nd, Club Topaz - Champagne,
(2nd line on reverse starts "21 years..." & now 3 lines in first paragraph. "T" in logo is 18.5mm)
CG109201
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Teal
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

3rd, Club Topaz - Champagne,
(2nd line on reverse starts "be 21 years..." & paragraphs ARE indented. "T" in logo is 20mm)
CG109202
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Dk Pink
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

3rd, Club Topaz - Mystic,
(2nd line on reverse starts "be 21 years..." & paragraphs ARE indented. "T" in logo is 20mm)
CG109203
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Teal
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

4th, Club Topaz - Champagne,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs ARE indented. "T" in logo is 18.5mm)
CG109204
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Pink
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

4th, Club Topaz - Mystic,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs ARE indented. "T" in logo is 18.5mm)
CG109205
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Yellow
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

4th, Club Topaz - Imperial,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs ARE indented. "T" in logo is 18.5mm)
CG109206
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Teal
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

5th, Club Topaz - Champagne,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs NOT indented. "T" in logo is 18.5mm)
CG148682
Added: 2015-08-17
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Teal
Mftr: None
Contributed by: John Sibrel

5th, Club Topaz - Champagne error card,
(ERROR – reverse has mag stripe at the bottom over part of the text)
CG109207
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Pink
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

5th, Club Topaz - Mystic,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs NOT indented. "T" in logo is 18.5mm)
CG109208
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Yellow
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

5th, Club Topaz - Imperial,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs NOT indented. "T" in logo is 18.5mm)
CG109209
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Teal
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

6th, Club Topaz - Champagne,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs NOT indented. "T" in logo is 20mm)
CG109210
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Pink
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

6th, Club Topaz-Mystic,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs NOT indented. "T" in logo is 20mm)
CG109211
Added: 2013-06-30
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Yellow
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

6th, Club Topaz-Imperial,
(2nd line on reverse starts " be 21 years..." & paragraphs NOT indented. "T" in logo is 20mm)
CG111463
Added: 2013-07-10
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Blue
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robert Baker

7th, Club Topaz - Champagne,
("Champagne" in gold, "T" in logo is 22mm high)
CG139439
Added: 2015-02-08
Last Update: 2019-05-22
Color: Lt Pink
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Robb McPherson

7th, Club Topaz - Mystic
("Mystic" in gold, "T" in logo is 22mm high)
CG198543 Show Casinos
Added: 2018-03-30
Color: Black
Mftr: None
Contributed by: Tom Dunn

8th, Super Star Rewards (now has 5 casino logos on reverse and used at all 5 locations: Topaz Lodge, Winners Inn, Pete's Gambling Hall, Joe's Tavern and Sundance casinos)
Slot Glass (1) [QuickView]
CG049171 Current
Added: 2014-12-20
Contributed by: Mike Locke

Slot Glass
Casino Collectibles
Ash Trays (2) [QuickView]
CG170468 Show Casinos
Added: 2016-10-01
Color: Blue Tint
Contributed by: Tom Dunn
CG251741
Added: 2020-09-16
Color: Blue Tint
Contributed by: Richard Siri
Chip Order Cards (6) [QuickView]
CG288184
Issued: 1953
Added: 2022-07-08
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG228599
Issued: 1957
Added: 2019-08-12
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG228598
Issued: 1958
Added: 2019-08-12
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG228600
Issued: 1958
Added: 2019-08-12
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG228601
Issued: 1958
Added: 2019-08-12
Mftr: T.R. King
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG288185
Issued: 1960
Added: 2022-07-08
Mftr: Burt Co.
Contributed by: David Sarles
Drink Coasters (1) [QuickView]
CG162954 Current
Added: 2016-05-13
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Paper coaster
Gaming Guides (1) [QuickView]
CG225578 Show Casinos
Added: 2019-06-30
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Instruction card for SuperStar Rewards
Match Books (6) [QuickView]
CG046039
Added: 2011-10-09
Last Update: 2011-10-09
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace
CG100091
Added: 2013-03-12
Last Update: 2013-03-12
Color: Red
CG101634
Added: 2013-04-21
Last Update: 2014-02-13
Color: Green
Contributed by: Mike Locke
CG222502
Added: 2019-04-10
Color: White
Mftr: marylandmatch.com
Contributed by: Matthew Sztym
CG121805
Issued: c1990
Added: 2014-02-12
Last Update: 2014-02-12
Color: Yelllow
Contributed by: Mike Locke
CG121804
Issued: 2014
Added: 2014-02-12
Last Update: 2014-02-12
Color: Brown
Contributed by: Mike Locke
Post Cards (1) [QuickView]
CG288914
Issued: 1987
Added: 2022-07-19
Catalog#: 40132697
Contributed by: Pam Goertler
Shot Glasses (1) [QuickView]
CG310862
Added: 2023-12-09
Contributed by: Eric Miller
Total Items (85)

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