Most Popular Monopoly Token: The Iron

Across decades of Hasbro polls and sales data, the Iron consistently ranks as the most popular Monopoly token.

Why the Iron Wins

• Weight & Feel: Solid metal, satisfying heft.
• Nostalgia: Original 1935 token; survived multiple retirement votes.
• Distinct Silhouette: Instantly recognizable on a crowded board.
• "Underdog" Appeal: Domestic object among cars, hats, animals—players root for it.

Original 1935 Tokens (6)

• Iron, Racecar, Thimble, Boot, Top Hat, Battleship.

Retired Tokens (Fan Votes)

• Wheelbarrow (retired 2017), Thimble (2017), Boot (2017), Horse & Rider (1950s), Cannon (1940s), Lantern, Purse, Rocking Horse (early editions).

Current Standard Lineup (Post-2017 Vote)

• Scottie Dog, Top Hat, Racecar, Cat, T-Rex, Rubber Ducky, Penguin, Battleship. (Iron was retired in 2017 but returned in "Token Madness" 2022 limited edition.)

Popularity shifts with nostalgia cycles—Iron, Scottie Dog, and Racecar perpetually top fan rankings.