Paulson Question (2 Viewers)

[nychips]

Is there a difference between the CDI Paulson and the James Bond?

I have a large number of different denominations and trying to gather valuations.

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[Okku]

The main difference comes down to the mold and when they were produced.

The earlier version is the H&C (Hat & Cane) mold from around 1998, which ties directly to License to Kill. These were based on the Casino de Isthmus City chips used on screen, and true movie-used examples are very collectible.

It’s also worth noting that not all denominations from the 1998 set were actually used in the film. From what’s been documented, you mainly see:

• $10 chips
• $100 chips
• roulette chips

The full denomination lineup people are familiar with today mostly comes from expanded releases, not strictly what appeared on screen.

Both the 1998 H&C chips and the 2005 CDI chips were sold through Paulson retail, so neither is “movie-only” by default. The difference is that the 1998 version is tied to the original production era, while the 2005 version is a later release using a different mold.

The chips you’re showing are the “CDI 2005” Paulson release, which are more common today.

Key differences:

• Mold:
  • 1998 = H&C (more desirable)
  • 2005 = CDI mold
• Era / connection:
  • 1998 = movie-era design
  • 2005 = later retail release
• Availability & value:
  • 1998 H&C = generally higher value
  • 2005 CDI = more affordable

The CDI set is still great and a lot of people enjoy them, but most collectors lean toward H&C for the mold and the closer connection to the film.

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If you want to go deeper, these are great references:

• https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/did-they-use-casino-de-isthmus-chips-in-golden-eye-too.9246/
• http://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/JamesBondLTK.htm

 

[sleepypiggly]

Post in thread 'Who Can Give Me a Primer on CDI chips?' https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/who-can-give-me-a-primer-on-cdi-chips.139384/post-2832685

 

[nychips]

The main difference comes down to the mold and when they were produced.

The earlier version is the H&C (Hat & Cane) mold from around 1998, which ties directly to License to Kill. These were based on the Casino de Isthmus City chips used on screen, and true movie-used examples are very collectible.

It’s also worth noting that not all denominations from the 1998 set were actually used in the film. From what’s been documented, you mainly see:

• $10 chips
• $100 chips
• roulette chips

The full denomination lineup people are familiar with today mostly comes from expanded releases, not strictly what appeared on screen.

Both the 1998 H&C chips and the 2005 CDI chips were sold through Paulson retail, so neither is “movie-only” by default. The difference is that the 1998 version is tied to the original production era, while the 2005 version is a later release using a different mold.

The chips you’re showing are the “CDI 2005” Paulson release, which are more common today.

Key differences:

• Mold:
  • 1998 = H&C (more desirable)
  • 2005 = CDI mold
• Era / connection:
  • 1998 = movie-era design
  • 2005 = later retail release
• Availability & value:
  • 1998 H&C = generally higher value
  • 2005 CDI = more affordable

The CDI set is still great and a lot of people enjoy them, but most collectors lean toward H&C for the mold and the closer connection to the film.

---

If you want to go deeper, these are great references:

• https://www.pokerchipforum.com/threads/did-they-use-casino-de-isthmus-chips-in-golden-eye-too.9246/
• http://www.antiquegamblingchips.com/JamesBondLTK.htm

Thank you for that excellent information. Would you have an idea on value? I was thinking possible $3-$4 per chip depending on denoms are $1,$5,$25,$100,$500 and $1000

 

[Tonysquander]

@mdt11 has been buying/looking for some recently. What is the going price?

 

[mdt11]

@mdt11 has been buying/looking for some recently. What is the going price?

I was able to purchase some 100s a few months ago and am still searching for 25s. Seems like the 05s are going for anywhere from $3-$5/chip.

One clarification on @Okku ’s breakdown, the mold for the 05s is the Paulson house mold, not a CDI-specific mold. I believe it’s the same mold/chip as the Pharoahs and Paulson Classics, just with the CDI inlay

 

[PokerDogDoc]

License to Kill

Trivial FYI: Slight correction needed for the movie title… it’s the UK spelling with a c: “Licence to Kill”

 

[Colquhoun]

One clarification on @Okku ’s breakdown, the mold for the 05s is the Paulson house mold, not a CDI-specific mold. I believe it’s the same mold/chip as the Pharoahs and Paulson Classics, just with the CDI inlay

The Paulson Classics and Pharaohs use a slightly different version of the “Paulson Chips” house mold. The CDI chips have a large, untextured recess area inside the lettering, whereas the Classics and Pharaohs have no recess:

 

[mdt11]

The Paulson Classics and Pharaohs use a slightly different version of the “Paulson Chips” house mold. The CDI chips have a large, untextured recess area inside the lettering, whereas the Classics and Pharaohs have no recess:
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Thank you! Today I learned…