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Weeki Wachee Mermaid Park
Florida's Weeki Wachee Springs live mermaid attraction
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Weeki Wachee Springs State Park or "Weeki Wachee" is a Florida attraction located at Crystal River near Tarpon Springs, Florida.
 
It has featured a live mermaid show since 1947 with young women dressed as mermaids performing underwater with the aid of breathing tubes.
 
Several films and television shows have been filmed there including the Elvis Presley 1962 film "Follow that Dream" and an episode of the CBS television program "Route 66" in 1964.
 
The tokens were issued in at least two metals, white metal and brass.
 
Weeki Wachee Mermaids
1. Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaid Park Good Luck Coin - White metal
White metal, 28 mm, 8.02 gm
 
Obverse:
Figure of mermaid in water with fish
WEEKI WACHEE SPRING FLORIDA / GOOD LUCK
 
Reverse:
Figures of two women performing acrobatics in water
SPRING OF LIVE MERMAIDS
 
This token has a reeded edge.
 
Weeki Wachee Mermaids
2. Weeki Wachee Springs Mermaid Park Good Luck Coin - Brass
Brass, 28 mm, 8.37 gm
 
Obverse:
Figure of mermaid in water with fish
WEEKI WACHEE SPRING FLORIDA / GOOD LUCK
 
Reverse:
Figures of two women performing acrobatics in water
SPRING OF LIVE MERMAIDS
 
This token has a plain edge.
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