Resources for Scrip Collectors

Edkins Catalogue of United States Coal Company Scrip
Volume 1, Third Edition  - Bill Williams & Steve Ratliff

       This 380 page hardcover book lists almost 9000 pieces of scrip. Information includes the company that issued the piece, denominations issued in the series, material the piece is composed of, diameter, shape, visual representation of any cut-out in the piece, and a rarity rating that gives a suggested value.

       Issued by the NSCA, this is the recognized guide for collecting and valuing scrip. Volume 1 lists scrip from 36 states, not including West Virginia which is the subject of Volume 2. This is the latest edition and also includes a wealth of information about the history of scrip. Sections include: Early Coal History; Scrip Heritage; How Scrip was Used; Fakes; and a look at the makers of scrip.  MEMBER COST: $35 / NONMEMBER COST: $40

Edkins Catalogue of United States Coal Company Scrip

Volume 2, Third Edition

       This 370 page hardcover book lists over 7,400 pieces of West Virginia coal mine scrip. Information includes the company that issued the piece, denominations issued in the series, material the piece is composed of, diameter, shape, visual representation of any cut-out in the piece, and a rarity rating that gives a suggested value. The definitive guide to West Virginia scrip.

       Issued by the NSCA, this is the latest edition. Volume 2 lists scrip from West Virginia. This is the current edition and includes a wealth of information about the history and use of scrip, as well as the actual listings of individual pieces.  MEMBER COST: $40 / NONMEMBER COST: $45  Presently Out of Print.

Explosive Control Tokens

David Schenkman

       This extensively illustrated volume is the most thorough study of exploder tokens ever written.  Contents include: Metals & Compositions, Sizes & Shapes, Valuations, Manufacturers, Counterfeits, Re-strikes, a cross reference to the Edkins catalogues, and more.  A fascinating glimpse at the history of a variety of coal mine operations, in addition to its specific focus on exploders. 140 pages, hard cover.  MEMBER COST: $25 / NONMEMBER COST: $30

Catalogue Of Lumber Company Store Tokens

Second Edition - Terry Trantow

       This book is very similar to the Edkins coal scrip books that are the standard for valuing and collecting coal company scrip; but this 575 page hardcover book is dedicated completely to listing the thousands of styles of lumber scrip issued in the past by logging and lumber companies in all 50 states, including maverick listings.  Published by the NSCA.

       Not only is the value and complete description of each denomination of scrip individually listed, but many companies have a short paragraph about their history of operation, the facilities they owned, or the amount of track laid by the company.  A wealth of information for the lumber token collector.  MEMBER COST: $40 / NONMEMBER COST: $45

Shipping: $4.50 for the first book, $3 each additional book