A few enterprising collectors even funded the issue of very small mintage tokens of their own design. These self-made "rare" tokens would then be used to trade with other collectors in an attempt to fill their collections with as many varieties as possible.
Some collectors, driven by a desire to amass a diverse collection, funded the production of limited-edition tokens bearing their own designs. These self-made "rare" tokens were then used in trades with other collectors to acquire additional varieties.