Poker chips (also known as checks) represent a fixed amount of money that is used when playing various forms of poker. The most common denominations of chips in 10, 25, 50, and 100. |
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Poker chip construction and design |
Poker chips are designed in complicated edge and spot patterns, making them difficult to conterfiet. The construction of the chips are typically made using high-pressure molding machines, though the exact details are not known. Poker chip construction is a very well protected trade secret.
The typical misconception about poker chip design is that they’re clay based. Clay is used in the construction, but only as an added composition for texture and weight. Poker chips are mainly made from a ceramic material and not as breakable as the clay chips designed in the 1960’s and 1970’s (which are no longer manufactured). |
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Poker Chip colors and denominations |
Poker chip color can vary from country to country, though you’ll typically see a standard denomination pallet. The most common colors and their values are: |