Wigan Album

They were often valued at the price of a pint or a half, and would be given to customers by the landlord as a goodwill gesture, to get them back in his pub again.
They were also used as tokens to use any games facilities the pub might have, such as a bowling green or a skittle alley.
A similar one can be seen in the 'Assorted' section of photos, in the 'Orrell Stag Inn Token' album.