Counting tokens - Revision history

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			BGS tokens also enjoy some popularity in colourblind communities, including those of Anidon, since they find their shape marking scheme more easily readable at a glance than AGSO tokens' colour-based scheme.

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	** Multiples of 6 (6, 60, 600, 6000) receive stripe markings on either end.		** Multiples of 6 (6, 60, 600, 6000) receive stripe markings on either end.
	* Every token is furthermore given its value in plain lowercase numbers in the centre.		* Every token is furthermore given its value in plain lowercase numbers in the centre.
	* Markings and values feature on both the obverse and reverse of the tokens.		* Markings and values feature identically on both the obverse and reverse of the tokens.

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-'''Counting tokens''' are systems of tokens used in gambling. When a gambling facility such as a [[Wikipedia:Casino|casino]] requires players to not use currency upfront (usually for security reasons, or simply as shorthand), these systems are employed in its stead. They represent monetary values in an abstract, easily readable form. In modern times these systems are largely varied, but usually regulated by associations such as the [[Orddonach Game Standards Organisation|OGSO]] to maintain a fair and level playing field.
+'''Counting tokens''' are systems of tokens used in gambling. When a gambling facility such as a [[Wikipedia:Casino|casino]] requires players to not use currency upfront (usually for security reasons, or simply as shorthand), these systems are employed in its stead. They represent monetary values in an abstract, easily readable form. In modern times these systems are largely varied, but usually regulated by associations such as the [[Anidonian Game Standards Organisation|AGSO]] to maintain a fair and level playing field.
 == History ==
 Historically, counting tokens originated as usually wooden or clay playing pieces used for tracking scores in games like [[pith]]. At this point, they had no monetary value and were simply used to track ''lawr'' or whichever scoring system a game uses. They were easily manufactured and essentially worthless. Beginning from the 1400s, with a gambling culture on the rise in the [[Orddonach]], counting tokens began taking the form of easily minted but extremely varied metal plates resembling real currency, which varied depending on which establishment they were commissioned by, or which manufacturer was minting them. These metal plates were usually made with cheap alloys with enough inclusions from more valuable metals to be distinguished by colour, weight and composition.
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'''Counting tokens''' are systems of tokens used in gambling. When a gambling facility such as a [[Wikipedia:Casino|casino]] requires players to not use currency upfront (usually for security reasons, or simply as shorthand), these systems are employed in its stead. They represent monetary values in an abstract, easily readable form. In modern times these systems are largely varied, but usually regulated by associations such as the [[Orddonach Game Standards Organisation|OGSO]] to maintain a fair and level playing field.

== History ==
Historically, counting tokens originated as usually wooden or clay playing pieces used for tracking scores in games like [[pith]]. At this point, they had no monetary value and were simply used to track ''lawr'' or whichever scoring system a game uses. They were easily manufactured and essentially worthless. Beginning from the 1400s, with a gambling culture on the rise in the [[Orddonach]], counting tokens began taking the form of easily minted but extremely varied metal plates resembling real currency, which varied depending on which establishment they were commissioned by, or which manufacturer was minting them. These metal plates were usually made with cheap alloys with enough inclusions from more valuable metals to be distinguished by colour, weight and composition.
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