Yes, even though the Crystal Casino in Aruba brought out new $5 chips in 2006, and a color variation came out in 2007, perhaps indicating a new order (all of the clean new chips were clearly lighter, a different shade of red, maybe cardinal, and all of the worn chips were more of a wine color, with no color variations in between), they have a new $5 chip. Marty Robbins offered it for trade last week, and I got this beauty from him. Thank you, Marty. Here it is:

Something for you to look for in April, Mr. Splashbar! Note that, stylistically, it matches the newest $1 Crystal Casino chips, which came out in 2007:

Here is a comparison of the earlier $5 chips:

The chip on the left is the older one.

Just thought some of you might like to know. Charles K., I already sent you a scan for the guide.

Michael Siskin