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14 June, 2000

Covington & Knapp

Chipology 101Chipology 101Chipology 101

2000 Richard K. Covington and Michael KnappAll rights reserved.

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Covington & KnappOutlineOutline

h Chipology 101:¾ Chips Vs. Tokens

¾ Antique Vs. Modern

¾ Foreign

¾ Inlays

¾ Color

¾ Chip Styles

¾ Rim Design (A.K.A. Mold)

¾ Edge Inserts

¾ Distinguishing Details

¾ How to Read a Chip Description

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Covington & KnappChips Vs. TokensChips Vs. Tokens

CA00343

Silver Strike Token Which

Indicates That it is a

Gaming Chip

NV00B4A

Chip WhichIndicates Thatit is a Token

Whaa’s UP?!?

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Covington & KnappChips Vs. TokensChips Vs. Tokens

StandardGaming Chip

SilverPremium

TokenColorizedToken

NV0002D

PT00107LA0007B

GDCToken

CO00272

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Covington & KnappAntique Vs. ModernAntique Vs. Modern

MOP0000

IV00000

PK0007D

Ivory

Mother ofPearl

Poker

Bone

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Covington & KnappForeign – JetonsForeign –Jetons

FN00073

Stockholm, Sweden

FN00056

Austria

Monte-Carlo, Monaco

FN0007C

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Covington & KnappForeign –PlaquesForeign –Plaques

FN00073

Nairobi, Kenya

Plaque

Lunette Lunette

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Covington & KnappForeign – BG & CHIPCO StyleForeign – BG & CHIPCO Style

Rodos, GreeceFN00071

Stockholm, Sweden

FN00074

CHIPCOStyle

Bourgogne et Grasset(BG) Style

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KY00009

Die CutMetal

MLD000AD

Mason & CoMetal Inlay

Die CutMetal

NV00F8D

Inlays – Metal Inlay;& Die Cut Metal

Inlays – Metal Inlay;& Die Cut Metal

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Covington & KnappInlays – Brass CoreInlays – Brass Core

Clear PlasticBrass Core

CA00521NV00B2F

Brass CoreWith

ExternalPlastic

Brass CoreCore

Brass Core

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PaulSonScalloped

Metal Inlay

NV00AA6

Inlays – Metal InlayInlays – Metal Inlay

PaulSonOval

Metal Inlay

CA0000B

NV00B48

PaulSonRound

Metal Inlay

NV00B47

PaulSonHex

Metal Inlay

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LithographInlay

NV00AA6

Inlays – Crest & Seal; & Lithography

Inlays – Crest & Seal; & Lithography

Crest &Seal

Crest &Seal

Construction

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NV001BE

RoundInlay

HubInlay

NV00AA1

IL00030

NotchedInlay

Inlays – Round; Notched; HubInlays – Round; Notched; Hub

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StarInlay

MS000C1

ScallopInlay

NV00B30 NV008D1

LargeScallopInlay

Inlays – Scalloped; Lg. Scalloped; Star

Inlays – Scalloped; Lg. Scalloped; Star

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Cog Inlay

Inlays – Hex; Saw Tooth; Cog; & WheelInlays – Hex; Saw Tooth; Cog; & Wheel

NV00B31

Hex Inlay

WheelInlay

NV00AA6

Saw ToothInlay

NV00B32

NV00B44

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Covington & KnappInlays – Selected Hot Stamp VarietiesInlays – Selected Hot Stamp Varieties

NV0058B

Gold HotStamped

NV0058B

Blue HotStamped

NV004B2NV00B2E

Black HotStamped

Green HotStamped

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Covington & KnappInlays – Paper; & CoinInlays – Paper; & Coin

NV00448

Bud JonesCoin Inlay

LabelOr

Paste-OnInlay

SD00007

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Covington & KnappColor – True Vs FadedColor – True Vs Faded

CA0006D Obv.

True Color Faded Color

CA0006D Rev.

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Covington & KnappColor – PaulSon VariationColor – PaulSon Variation

MF00043

(Dark)Horizon Blue

(Light)Horizon Blue

MF00044

MF00059

(Dark)Sherbert

Green

MF0005A

(Light)SherbertGreen

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1/4 PieWith

Inserts(House)

NV00A08

½ Pie(CJ)

NV00B49

1/4 Pie(Small Crown)

Chip Styles - PieChip Styles - Pie

NV00EAC

1/8 Pie(Small Crown)

NV00D55

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NV00B3B

CJ(YellowIn Red)

CJ(Red inYellow)

NV00B3A

Chip Styles - DovetailChip Styles - Dovetail

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Covington & KnappRim Design – Selected Plain MoldsRim Design – Selected Plain Molds

PaulSonPlain Rim

NV0098D MF0007D

Bud JonesPlain Rim

NV00272

LangworthyPlain Rim

LangworthyPlain Rim

MF000FA

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Covington & KnappRim Design Hat & CaneRim Design Hat & Cane

Burt Co.

NV006C8

IA00004

PaulSonH&C

(Short CaneVersion)

PaulSonH&C

(Long CaneVersion)

IA00003

Christy& Jones

MF00003

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Covington & KnappRim Design Hat & CaneRim Design Hat & Cane

Burt Co.

PaulSonH&C(SCV)

PaulSonH&C(LCV)

Christy& Jones

Deep & Shiny Hat

Flat Hat RimCane on RimThick Cane

Shallow & Dull Hat

Curved Hat RimCane off Rim

Thin Cane

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PaulSonWide

Graphic(RHC)

NV0004B

Rim Design - PaulSonRim Design - PaulSon

CA0013E

PaulSonFull

GraphicLg. Hats

PaulSonFull

GraphicSm. Hats(RHC)

CA00201

NV00995

PaulSonInverted

Hat & Cane(IHC)

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MF0007D

PaulSonHouseMold

PaulSonRoulette

Mold

MS0011D

Rim Design – Roulette; House; Die Swirl; & X Mold

Rim Design – Roulette; House; Die Swirl; & X Mold

NV007CE

Die Swirl

NV007CE

X Mold

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C - Suit

MLD00064

Rim Design – Arodie; C-Suit; Treybal; Oil Can

Rim Design – Arodie; C-Suit; Treybal; Oil Can

ArodieWithInlay

NV00185

Treybal

MLD00033

Oil Can

MLD000A6

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Rim Design – Dot; Harp; Horsehead Right & Horsehead Left

Rim Design – Dot; Harp; Horsehead Right & Horsehead Left

Dot Mold

NV00B4C

Harp

MLD0009D

NV00C4E

HorseheadRight

HorseheadLeft

UFO0000

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Rim Design Sm. & Lg. Greek Key;Sm. & Lg. Crown

Rim Design Sm. & Lg. Greek Key;Sm. & Lg. Crown

SmallGreek Key

NV00FF1

LargeGreek Key

NV00B46

NV0046D

SmallCrown

LargeCrown

NV00055

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Covington & KnappRim Design – Bud JonesRim Design – Bud Jones

Die-Suits

NV00B2D

4 Suits

NV00B46

8 - SuitsSolid

8 - Suits

NV00444 NV004B4

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Denom-BarWith

PrismaticRing

CA00448

PlainWith Ribs

NV008A5

Rim Design – Bud JonesRim Design – Bud Jones

PlainCore

Of Plain

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Rim Design – Die Card; Nevada; & Horseshoe

Rim Design – Die Card; Nevada; & Horseshoe

Die Cards

NV005FC

Nevada

NV0027D

NV00208

Horseshoe Ewing

NV010EC

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Covington & KnappRim Design - CHIPCORim Design - CHIPCO

Plaque

Octagonal

Round

NV002D1

NV00B39

MF000E2

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Covington & KnappRim Design - CHIPCORim Design - CHIPCO

Pro-TechSeries

UnicornMold

NV00B34 CA00515

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Covington & KnappEdge InsertsEdge Inserts

InsertsWithinInserts

NV004B5

Single ColorEdge Insert

Multi pleColor

Edge Inserts(Side by Side)

NV00ABA

NV0070E

Multi pleColor

Edge Inserts

NV00993

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Covington & KnappEdge Insert ShapesEdge Insert Shapes

RoundEdge Insert

Split EdgeInserts

NV001EF

V-ShapedEdge Insert

NV00743 CA00059

Split Ed geInserts

(Double Split)

NV0070E

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SmallCent Sign

NV00762

Distinguishing Details - FontDistinguishing Details - Font

LargeFont

NV0006C

SmallFont

NV0006D

LargeCent Sign

NV00177

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Covington & KnappDistinguishing Details - FontDistinguishing Details - Font

VerticalBar in

Cent Sign

NV002F2

SlantedBar in

Cent Sign

NV00891

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NV00891

Distinguishing DetailsDistinguishing Details

WithoutSkinColor

NV000C8

WithSkinColor

NV00B1A

DiamondWith

Left SideOn Top(LOT)

NV002F2

DiamondWith

Right SideOn Top(ROT)

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Covington & KnappDistinguishing Details – Coin InlayDistinguishing Details – Coin Inlay

Brass

NV0032A

Polished

NV0037F

PolishedWithBJ

Mint Mark

NV006C1

Machined

NV00885

Location:Las Vegas Location:

Las Vegas, Nv

Note:ConcentricRings

Location:Las Vegas,

Nevada

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Distinguishing Details PaulSonUltraviolet Security Markings

Distinguishing Details PaulSonUltraviolet Security Markings

NV003B4

NV0075ECAESARS PALACE

& PAULSON

0.645” H&CWith MACOR @ 10x

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Distinguishing DetailsBJ Ultraviolet Security Markings

Distinguishing DetailsBJ Ultraviolet Security Markings

NV0004E

NV0004E

Stylized BJ

Block BJ

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Distinguishing Details CHIPCOUltraviolet Security Markings

Distinguishing Details CHIPCOUltraviolet Security Markings

Blank LUXOR EGYPT

NILE TUTPYRAMID

CIRCUSCIRCUS

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Distinguishing Details Paulson Micro Dots

Distinguishing Details Paulson Micro Dots

Alternating Rows of:PAULSON..PAULSON..

1800546DICE1800564DICE

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25.00 4-YellowGREEN House R-Green

Yellow GOLD, BLACK; “85” W/O LOCATION 1985Y Y VGD

How to Read a Chip DescriptionHow to Read a Chip Description

InlayInsertsMoldColorDenomValue

Code

ChipRackNumber

DateNumber

of Chips

CondObv/Rev

Logo

Inlay DescriptionNote/

Photo

Ref

ColorOfDenom

The Chip RackDescription

N7987 I

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