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Metal Monopoly Tokens: No Official Set Exists, But Vintage & Custom Options Do

Hasbro never released a standard Monopoly set with solid metal tokens. Classic tokens = zinc alloy (pot metal) plated (pewter look) or plastic (modern).

What Does Exist in Metal

Type	Details	Where to Find
Vintage Metal Tokens (1930s-50s)	Die-cast zinc, heavier, sharper detail. Iron, Car, Thimble, Shoe, Top Hat, Battleship, Cannon, Purse.	eBay, Etsy, estate sales. $5-25 each. Sets $50-200.
Collector's Editions (Franklin Mint, 1990s)	Solid pewter / silver-plated / gold-plated tokens in velvet box. Numbered COA.	eBay, collector forums. $150-500+.
Custom Metal Tokens (Maker/3D Print)	Shapeways, Etsy makers, Kickstarter. Stainless steel, bronze, titanium. Custom shapes (Tesla, TARDIS, cat).	Etsy ("metal Monopoly tokens"), Shapeways, Hero Forge (minis).
Board Game Upgrade Kits	MeepSource, Broken Token, Game Trayz — metal token sets (often for other games but fit Monopoly).	Direct sites, Amazon, BGG store.
Chocolate / Candy "Metal" Foil	Gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins. Edible tokens. Party favor.	Party City, Amazon, candy stores.

Why Not Standard?

Cost: Metal tokens × 8 = $3-5/unit vs $0.10 plastic.
Weight: 2 lbs vs 4 oz — shipping, box wear.
Safety: Sharp edges, choking (small), lead concerns (vintage).
Paint wear: Plating chips → ugly.

DIY Upgrade (Cheap)

Buy 8 zinc alloy charms (Amazon, "metal charms bulk" — $10/50).
Match shapes: Top Hat, Car, Dog, Cat, Battleship, etc.
Glue to existing token bases or replace entirely.

Verdict: No official current metal set. Vintage = real metal. Custom = your design. DIY = $10 upgrade.

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