A circle encloses the triangle to represent to the whole world of AA. The equilateral triangle represents the equality of each side, but also because it the symbol represents strength. The triangle represents the three legacies of recovery, unity, and service. However, they also offer their own versions, like the NA keychain. The popularity of sobriety coins has continued to grow and has expanded to other programs, like NA and HA. The chip today comes in many forms, but the most familiar is the bronze medallion that was first minted by Wendells, Inc from Ramsey, MN in 1973. The first mention of chips or tokens in the program was in 1942, when Doherty S., who started a program in Indianapolis, mentioned giving out chips and tokens in a letter to Bill Wilson, the other co-founder of AA. Christopher's medals to some of the patients. She told them if they wanted to drink, they must first return the medallion to her. Thomas hospital as a symbol of their commitment to sobriety and to God. She gave the Sacred Heart of Jesus medallions to those who were leaving St. She worked with him to admit and treat alcoholics at St. The origin of the medallions can be traced to Sister Mary Ignatia Gavin, who worked closely with Dr.

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