This is a commemorative aluminum coin or token, known as a Mardi Gras doubloon.<br>Purpose: Mardi Gras doubloons are traditional "throws" distributed from floats during Carnival parades, and they are also popular collectibles.<br>Krewe of Juno: The doubloon commemorates the "Krewe of Juno," one of the many private organizations in New Orleans that stage festivities and parades during Mardi Gras.<br>Collectibility: Doubloons, especially older or rarer ones, are sought after by collectors interested in Mardi Gras memorabilia and exonumia (coin-like objects not officially issued as currency).
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