These Vintage Casino Chips Are Worth Collecting
They were once tossed on green felt tables and clutched in high-stakes moments—but today, vintage casino chips are collectibles worth thousands. Whether from defunct casinos, mob-era gambling halls, or limited runs, these chips are big-money collectibles for fans of gambling history. Condition, rarity, and denomination all play a role in their value.
Dunes Hotel & Casino $1 Chip (Las Vegas, 1980s)
Estimated value: $40
Though it’s a low denomination, this chip from the iconic Dunes Hotel is popular with collectors because the casino was imploded in 1993. The Dunes’ camel and desert-themed design makes it a fan favorite.
Dunes - The Great Poker Chip Adventure Season 02 Episode 07, Hobbyphilic
Reno Club $5 Chip (Nevada, 1940s)
Estimated value: $50
This chip hails from a small club in Reno and features a classic mold design. Because many Reno clubs operated for only a few years, chips from them are considered harder to find—especially in good condition.
Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, Wikimedia Commons
Stardust Hotel $1 Chip (Las Vegas, 1970s)
Estimated value: $75
Stardust was a Vegas landmark with mob ties and a rich history. Its chips have a colorful retro design, and lower denominations are still accessible to collectors. Higher values climb quickly.
Casino Chip Collection Update | 01/23/2020, Oscar Lappalainen
Sands Hotel $5 Chip (Las Vegas, 1960s)
Estimated value: $90
A staple of the Rat Pack era, Sands Hotel chips are among the most nostalgic. The casino was demolished in 1996, making original chips increasingly rare and valuable.
Christian Schmitt from Lohr, Deutschland, Wikimedia Commons
Showboat Casino $25 Chip (Atlantic City, 1980s)
Estimated value: $100
Showboat was once a go-to spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Its uniquely styled chips with bold colors and nautical themes are sought after, especially in uncirculated condition.
Stinkie Pinkie, Wikimedia Commons
Flamingo Hotel $1 Chip (Las Vegas, 1950s)
Estimated value: $125
Associated with Bugsy Siegel, the Flamingo’s chips from the mid-20th century carry a lot of mob lore. Early $1 chips with original clay material in mint condition fetch top dollar.
2002 RHC Flamingo $1 Casino Chip, Hobbyphilic
Hacienda Hotel $25 Chip (Las Vegas, 1970s)
Estimated value: $150
This Western-themed casino was demolished in 1996, and its chips have become hot collectibles. The $25 denomination, with a colorful horse logo, is especially desirable among vintage Vegas fans.
InSapphoWeTrust from Los Angeles, California, USA, Wikimedia Commons
Riviera Hotel $5 Chip (Las Vegas, 1950s)
Estimated value: $175
Once a glam destination for celebrities, Riviera chips from the early years are getting harder to come by. The original designs are classic Vegas, and mint chips get snapped up quickly.
The Erica Chang, Wikimedia Commons
Sahara Hotel $25 Chip (Las Vegas, 1960s)
Estimated value: $200
Sahara was a major Strip player in its prime. Its chips, especially high-denomination ones from the 1960s, are beautiful and rare. Collectors prize them for their clean typography and design.
Mikerussell, Wikimedia Commons
Thunderbird Casino $5 Chip (Las Vegas, 1950s)
Estimated value: $225
This long-gone casino has left behind chips that are now major collectibles. With Native American-themed iconography and low print runs, Thunderbird chips are hard to track down—especially undamaged ones.
Pioneer Club $25 Chip (Las Vegas, 1950s)
Estimated value: $250
Home to the iconic Vegas Vic sign, the Pioneer Club's chips are rich in Western flair. They often feature saloon-style fonts and are prized for their historical ties to Fremont Street.
Pioneer Club Poker Chips - The Great Poker Chip Adventure Season 2 Episode 10, Hobbyphilic
Moulin Rouge $5 Chip (Las Vegas, 1955)
Estimated value: $300
The Moulin Rouge made history as the first racially integrated casino in Vegas. It was open for only a short time, making any surviving chips incredibly rare and socially significant.
Moulin Rouge: How RARE are the Chips?!, Oscar Lappalainen
Horseshoe Club $500 Chip (Las Vegas, 1970s)
Estimated value: $400
Founded by Benny Binion, the Horseshoe was known for no-limit betting. High-denomination chips like the $500 version are rare and extremely collectible, especially among poker history fans.
Poker Chip Video 24 Horseshoe Casino Southern Indiana Paulsons, Chris Manzoni
Mint Hotel $100 Chip (Las Vegas, 1960s)
Estimated value: $450
Known from *Vegas Vic* fame and the film *Casino*, the Mint Hotel’s neon glory days are long gone—but its chips live on. $100 chips in mint condition are considered hot commodities.
The Mint - The Great Poker Chip Adventure Season 02 Episode 08, Hobbyphilic
El Rancho Vegas $5 Chip (Las Vegas, 1940s)
Estimated value: $500
The very first hotel on the Las Vegas Strip, El Rancho burned down in 1960. Any surviving chips from its heyday are highly collectible due to extreme rarity and historical value.
Frasher Foto, Wikimedia Commons
Desert Inn $100 Chip (Las Vegas, 1950s)
Estimated value: $600
Desert Inn catered to high rollers and celebrities. Their high-denomination chips have beautiful inlay designs and have been featured in collections across the globe. Originals fetch impressive prices.
Piasticchrome, Boston, MA-photo by Las Vegas News Agency, Las Vegas., Wikimedia Commons
Castaways Casino $5 Chip (Las Vegas, 1960s)
Estimated value: $750
Closed in 1987, Castaways chips have become rarer with each passing year. The $5 chip with its tropical theme and colorful palette is a collector’s favorite, especially in uncirculated condition.
Unknown photographer, Wikimedia Commons
Flamingo Hotel $500 Chip (Las Vegas, 1950s)
Estimated value: $900
One of the most desirable Flamingo chips, this high-denomination clay chip is incredibly rare. If found in mint condition, it commands top dollar among serious casino collectors.
Tomás Del Coro, Wikimedia Commons
Golden Nugget $1,000 Chip (Las Vegas, 1980s)
Estimated value: $1,000
Golden Nugget is still around, but older $1,000 chips are rarely seen outside of private collections. Their sleek black and gold design and limited issue make them incredibly desirable.
Mike Russell, Wikimedia Commons
Sahara Hotel $500 Chip (Las Vegas, 1960s)
Estimated value: $1,200
The $500 Sahara chip features a camel icon and rich coloration. These rarely surface, and when they do, it’s usually among high-end collectors. Condition can make or break its value.
Johnwalton at English Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons
Desert Inn $1,000 Chip (Las Vegas, 1950s)
Estimated value: $1,500
Desert Inn’s highest-value chips are rarely seen on the open market. Their value lies in both the chip’s prestige and its limited run during Vegas’s golden years.
Las Vegas News Agency, Las Vegas, Wikimedia Commons
Riviera $500 High Roller Chip (Las Vegas, 1960s)
Estimated value: $2,000
Used only in high-stakes games, these chips were handled by celebrities and gamblers with deep pockets. Extremely low production numbers make them a crown jewel for chip enthusiasts.
Prayitno / Thank you for (12 millions +) view, Wikimedia Commons
Flamingo Hotel $1,000 Chip (Las Vegas, 1950s)
Estimated value: $2,500
When you find one, it’s usually in a high-security auction or a locked display. These high-value Flamingo chips are almost mythic in the casino collectibles world and always spark bidding wars.
Golden Goose Casino $100 Chip (Las Vegas, 1970s)
Estimated value: $3,000
This short-lived downtown Vegas spot issued a tiny number of these chips before shutting down. Their cartoon goose design and extreme scarcity have made them one of the most sought-after chips in the world.
Birdcage Theater Poker Chip (Tombstone, Arizona, 1880s)
Estimated value: $5,000
Not from Vegas at all—but from the Wild West. This chip is linked to Doc Holliday-era saloons. If authenticated, it’s among the rarest poker artifacts you can own, blending gambling lore and American frontier history.
Marine 69-71, Wikimedia Commons
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