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ChipGuide - A Catalog of Casino Chips and Collectibles
A member of Harrah's / Caesars (Generic)
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219 N Center Street
Reno, Nevada 89501 MAP
Type: Land Based
775-786-3232
Status: Closed
Open: 1946, Close: 03/2020
Link to Website
Closed in March 2020 for COVID-19 pandemic and announced on June 5, 2020 that it will not re-open.

PURGE CHIPS: (Steve Passalacqua) The $1 table chip color of the Harrah's Brass Core chip is sunshine yellow. 46 color variations of this chip were purchased by Steve Passalacqua CCA #044, LM #214 (3 Dark Green, 6 Black, 15 light Green, and 22 red). These off-color chips came from the Kolesters Tool and Die Co. family. They made Harrah's first Brass Core casino chips in the late 1960s and 1970s. These brass core slugs have the Kolesters Tool and Die Co. logo inside the casting in the shape of California holding the letters “KTD”. When a new denomination was needed for a color change they would purge the existing ABS plastic color from the current chip run by adding the new color on top of the existing color in the machine. The old color would be purged out of the machine with the new color by filling the $1 brass core slugs until the new color appeared ready for the next denomination color. I call the chips used to purge the old color from the machine Purge Chips. Each of the 46 Kolesters Tool and Die Co. Purge Chips has a hand-cut serial number label placed by me for identification. Not all off-color Brass Core chips are purge Chips.
TCR numbers are used by express permission of SSS Publishing
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CG008873 Obsolete
Denom: 1
Issued: 1990s
Last Update: 2014-01-12
Color: PURPLE
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Logo: White pips
Catalog#: N0243
Contributed by: Greg Susong
CG026810 Obsolete
Denom: 1
Issued: 1990s
Added: 2010-12-04
Last Update: 2016-11-03
Color: Dk Blue
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: V2708
Contributed by: Greg Susong

White pips
CG026809 Obsolete
Denom: 1
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2010-12-04
Last Update: 2014-01-12
Color: BLUE
Inserts: 4-Yellow
Mold: H&C (LCV)
Inlay: R-WHITE
Catalog#: N9878.L
Contributed by: Luke Rapley
CG026808 Obsolete
Denom: 1
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2010-12-04
Last Update: 2014-01-12
Color: BLUE
Inserts: 4-Yellow
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Inlay: R-WHITE
Catalog#: N9878.S
Contributed by: Kevin Aydelott
CG120323 Obsolete
Denom: $1
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2014-01-12
Last Update: 2017-08-07
Color: Blue
Inserts: 3-Split-White
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: V4479
Contributed by: Gene Lonstein
CG064420 Obsolete
Denom: 5
Issued: 1988
Added: 2012-02-21
Last Update: 2020-04-02
Color: Red
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS Gold
Catalog#: E1004
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
CG287615 Obsolete
Denom: 5
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2022-06-30
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Peach
Mold: H&C (LCV)
Inlay: R-WHITE
Catalog#: N9885.L
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG073748 Obsolete
Denom: 5
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2012-05-10
Last Update: 2017-08-07
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Peach
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Inlay: R-WHITE
Catalog#: N9885
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
CG065621 Obsolete
Denom: 5
Issued: 2000s
Added: 2012-03-02
Last Update: 2019-09-10
Color: Red
Inserts: 4 Tri-Split Yellow
Mold: Plain
Mftr: BJ
Inlay: OOR-GOLD
Catalog#: E6037
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
CG168264 Obsolete
Denom: $5
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2016-08-11
Last Update: 2017-08-07
Color: Purple
Inserts: 3-Split-White
Mold: Plain
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: V4498
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG182783 Obsolete
Denom: 10
Added: 2017-08-07
Color: Lt Blue
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS Gold
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Mark Bufton
CG176792 Obsolete
Denom: 25
Issued: 1990s
Added: 2017-03-06
Color: White
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS-GOLD
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG298052 Obsolete
Denom: 25
Issued: 1990s
Added: 2022-12-27
Color: Light Green
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS-Blue
Catalog#: D0967
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG298053 Obsolete
Denom: 25
Issued: 1990s
Added: 2022-12-27
Color: Black
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS-Silver
Catalog#: E3498
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG298054 Obsolete
Denom: 25
Issued: 1988
Added: 2022-12-27
Last Update: 2023-07-12
Color: Turquoise
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS Silver
Catalog#: V8993
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser

With BJ
CG306606 Obsolete
Denom: 25
Issued: 1988
Added: 2023-07-12
Last Update: 2023-07-12
Color: Turquoise
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS Silver
Catalog#: N8538
Contributed by: Sherry and Johnny Mac

No BJ, large 25
CG073749 Obsolete
Denom: 25
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2012-05-10
Last Update: 2015-08-13
Color: Green
Inserts: 4pink
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Inlay: R-White
Catalog#: N9887
Contributed by: Terry Shaffer
CG266657 Obsolete
Denom: $25
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2021-06-07
Color: White
Inserts: 3 sxs Blue
Mold: Plain
Mftr: RTP
Inlay: HS Gold
Catalog#: NotInTCR
Contributed by: Ron Clewell
CG273806 Obsolete
Denom: 25
Issued: 2000s
Added: 2021-11-18
Color: Green
Inserts: 4 sxsxs Gray
Mold: Plain
Mftr: BJ
Inlay: OOR-Gold
Catalog#: E6038
Contributed by: Dick Bartley

Oversized
CG301633 Obsolete
Denom: 100
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2023-02-28
Color: Black
Inserts: 3 Split Yellow
Mold: 4Suits (AKQJ)
Inlay: R-White
Catalog#: TCR# D0969
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG182091 Obsolete
Denom: 100
Issued: 1988
Added: 2017-07-15
Color: Pink
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS Silver
Catalog#: N8055
Contributed by: David Sarles
CG306933 Obsolete
Denom: 100
Issued: 1988
Added: 2023-07-19
Color: White
Mold: 8Suits
Inlay: HS Silver
Catalog#: N8055.wh
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG036008 Obsolete
Denom: 100
Issued: 1980s
Added: 2015-08-13
Last Update: 2015-08-13
Color: Peach
Inserts: 4brown
Mold: H&C (SCV)
Inlay: R-White
Catalog#: TCR#
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser
CG302077 Obsolete
Denom: 100
Event: Anniversary
Added: 2023-03-08
Last Update: 2023-03-08
Color: Black
Inserts: 8 Pink
Mold: H&C (LCV/SCV)
Inlay: OR-Multi
Catalog#: Not in TCR
Contributed by: Fred DeKeyser

Centennial Celebration - 100 No Cash Value - Oversized, notched and drilled - Bill Harrah Centennial Celebration, #000
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CG302961
Added: 2023-03-29
Contributed by: Eric Miller
Other Items (41) [QuickView]
CG144653
Added: 2015-06-11
Last Update: 2018-09-19
Contributed by: Robb McPherson

Encased Morgan dollar in a frame
CG174947
Added: 2017-01-14
Last Update: 2017-01-15
Contributed by: John K. Kallman

Spinner
CG253281
Added: 2020-10-07
Color: White
Contributed by: David Sarles

Harrah's Invitational Golf Tournament Slot Sign
CG156102
Issued: 1989
Added: 2016-01-21
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Best Odds Paycheck Wheel, Maximum Value $2.50 - Complimentary Drink Valid Until 7-31-89. #001181.
CG047809
Added: 2015-04-20
Last Update: 2017-02-17
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Harrah's Bingo 25 Premium Points coupon
CG289249
Added: 2022-07-26
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Harrah's Club 25 Premium Points coupon
CG154795
Issued: 1970
Added: 2015-12-28
CG240395
Issued: 6/22/2014
Added: 2020-04-29
Color: Green
Contributed by: Philip Thomas

A Harrahs Bingo card from the early days
CG178396
Added: 2017-04-13
Color: Green
Contributed by: Gary Acquistapace

Good For 3 Free Bingo Cards
CG270356
Added: 2021-08-12

Travel Brochure
CG156462
Added: 2016-01-25
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: Red
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Reno Overnight Coupon - Two Cocktails
CG156759
Added: 2016-01-30
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Coupon for motel guests to get one FREE Lucky Token for every week day - total value $5
CG103722
Added: 2017-09-08
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Coupon for Terrace Room Restaurant Complimentary $0.95 Pre-Dawn Buffet, 1-7am Mon-Fri
CG259572
Added: 2021-02-10
Last Update: 2021-02-10
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Coupon Good for Two, Complimentary Cabaret show in the Casino Cabaret
CG270001
Issued: 2000
Added: 2021-08-06
Color: Blue
Mftr: Fairfield Communities
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Coupon Book, copyright 2000, coupons expire 12/31/01
CG258133
Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof

Creamer lid with casino logo
CG258134
Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof

Creamer lid with casino logo
CG258135
Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof

Creamer lid with casino logo
CG258136
Added: 2021-01-17
Color: White
Mftr: Model Dairy
Contributed by: Anton Bischof

Creamer lid with casino logo
CG156098
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2017-02-17
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Drink Token, maximum value $1.25, stamp illegible #89621
CG156104
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2018-04-15
Color: Multi
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Free Drink Token/Ticket. $1 maximum, No. 477473
CG199423
Added: 2018-04-15
Color: White/Blue
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Drink Tokens - Maximum value $1.00
CG186567 Show Casinos
Issued: 1998
Added: 2021-03-26
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Free Drink Coupon on back of Boxing Ticket Stub from July Street Fight II, July 25, 1998
CG156100
Issued: 1962
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2018-04-15
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Drink Token - stamped Oct 20, 1962 (faded date doesn't show in the scans)
CG156101
Issued: 1966
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2018-04-15
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Drink Token - Dated Jul 21, 1966
CG156103
Issued: 1991
Added: 2016-01-21
Last Update: 2018-04-15
Color: Peach
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Complimentary Drink Coupon, maximum value $2.50, valid until 1-31-91. Stamped A. Hunt, 227-35-1550 E.L./BUS., #141827
CG015834
Issued: 1996
Added: 2014-12-31
Color: Blue
Contributed by: RJ Creighton

"Super Bowl" Employee ID badge
CG263647
Added: 2021-04-05
Contributed by: Shungo Okubo

1989 $100 token encased in lucite
CG269982
Issued: 10/2008
Added: 2021-08-05
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Gift Certificate from October 2008 - Dinner for 2 to Andreotti Italian restaurant
CG132101
Issued: 2/23/1990
Added: 2014-07-22
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Guest Card
CG167898
Issued: 6/22/2014
Added: 2017-07-14
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Contributed by: Robert Baker

Guest Card
CG264134
Added: 2021-04-12
Color: Light Gray
Mftr: Rafsco.com
Contributed by: Dennis Davoll

Keno Ticket, Unused, 5.5 inch Wide by 5.5 inch Tall.
CG054090
Added: 2020-05-30
Contributed by: Albert Scalzo (LM-2995-2)

Magnet, 2"
CG185301
Added: 2017-10-19
Last Update: 2020-11-10
Color: Gold
Logo: 7 Stars
Contributed by: David Sarles

Money Clip
CG268901
Added: 2021-07-16
Color: Clear
Contributed by: Roy Klein

Glass Mug
CG170522
Added: 2016-10-02
Last Update: 2016-10-02
Contributed by: Robert Baker

CG170522 Side 2 - Shown
CG170523 -
CG170524 -

Room Key Folder with Insert Cards

CG274729
Added: 2021-12-09
Last Update: 2021-12-09
Color: White
Contributed by: Robert Baker

7.25 x 10.5 inch letterhead
CG274730
Added: 2021-12-09
Color: Brown
Contributed by: Robert Baker

7.25 x 10.5 inch letterhead
CG246649
Added: 2020-07-12
Color: Dk Blue

Wall Thermometer
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