Below are some of the more popular chip types and molds that have been used in Nevada casinos over the past 80 years.  This is not an all-inclusive list but rather a sample of 30 different examples of real casino chips.  This is part 3 of three parts that show the third group of molds/types.

A "mold" is the pattern that can be found on the outside area of the chip between the edge and the inlay which is the center part of the chip.  Molds can help identify which manufacturer made the chip as well as a certain time period that the chip was made.  With each type we'll show you an actual Nevada casino chip of that style.

To write this guide I referenced "The Chip Rack" by Knapp, Myers and Wheelden, "A Collectors Guide to Nevada Gaming Checks & Chips" by Herz and Eisenstadt's online mold resource.


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Rectangle Mold:

This mold is characterized by a sequence of 19 rectangles.  It was manufactured by Langworthy & Company.





Small Crown Mold:

This chip mold has a series of a small crown and a small dash repeated twelve times around the outside of the chip.  It was manufactured by TR King out of Los Angeles, California.




Small Key Mold:

Unlike the Large Key mold which has fifteen this style of chip has thirty repetitions of the geometric Greek key.  It was made by BC Wills & Company out of Detroit, Michigan from 1937 through 1965.




Square/Rectangle Mold:

This mold has one rectangle and two squares repeated eight times around the outside area of the chip.  It was manufactured by TR King out of Los Angeles, California.




Square in Circle Mold:

Featuring 16 circles with squares within them this chip was manufactured by Atlantic Standard Molding out of Portland, Maine.




Sun Mold:

This relatively new style of chip has eight Suns and is made by the Blue Chip Company out of North Las Vegas, NV.




T Mold:

This mold is characterized by 26 alternating up and down "T's".  It was manufactured by Taylor & Company out of Chicago, Illinois from the 1930's through 1951.




Unicorn Mold:

This nylon 8 gram chip is manufactured by Chipco International out of Windham, Maine.  It has a series of eight unicorns within the mold area.




X Mold:

This chip is characterized by 22 X's within the mold of the chip.  It is relatively rare and the manufacturer is unknown.  The only known Nevada chip with this mold is the Las Vegas Club chip pictured below.




See parts 2 and 3 for the rest of the molds/types of chips.

Take a look at some of our other guides to learn more about the exciting hobby of casino chip collecting.

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We've been collecting chips since 1986, selling them since 1995, on eBay since 1998 and working with Chipco International to make custom chips since '98 as well.  If you have any questions about casino chips, custom chips or eBay feel free to contact me through our About Me page.