the specification describes an improved gaming token which includes , among other features , a relatively flat non - metallic annular ring having injection - molded indicia thereon bounded by sharp and durable color lines . this ring also includes an inner coin - support annulus which extends into a central opening of the ring and receives flat back - to - back metal slugs or discs on each surface thereof to retain these discs permanently in place once they are welded together . since the outer coin surfaces are flush with the major surfaces of the flat non - metallic annular ring , this construction renders removal of the metal coins quite difficult . in one embodiment of the invention , this coin - support annulus is integral with a single unitary plastic annular ring which includes regions of injection - molded indicia thereon which are flush with both major and minor surfaces of the ring and are bounded by the sharp and durable color lines as noted above .