The Couroc of Monterey ashtray is a vintage collectible item made of black resin, featuring 10 foreign coins inlaid within its design. Handmade in the United States, this ashtray showcases a unique and decorative style that sets it apart from typical ashtray options. With its artisan craftsmanship and historical significance, this piece is a must-have for collectors of tobacciana and vintage memorabilia.
I did not clean this item well as I was hesitant to disrupt the foil makers mark on the back. There is some sticker residue from a previous price tag on one of the coins that should come off.
Some of the coins may be the following:
1950 Paraguay 1 Céntimo
French 10 Centimes coin
1954 (Year 43) Taiwan 5 Chiao (or 50 Cents) coin
Peruvian coin, likely a 5 Centavos
Great Britain halfpenny coin featuring a ship known as the Golden Hind
10 Naye Paise coin from India
Jamaican One Penny minted during the British colonial era