Rare First Texas Scratch Off Lottery Ticket - MINT CONDITION
 
​Beautiful Framed Edition.
This is the first scratch off lottery ticket issued by the State of Texas on May 29, 1992.
 
A mint, unscratched lottery ticket is an expired, collectible scratch-off ticket that is in perfect, unused condition. These tickets have no monetary gaming value and are sold purely for their appeal to collectors. 
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Key characteristics of a mint, unscratched lottery ticket:
Condition: The ticket is in excellent, pristine condition. It has no folds, creases, tears, or missing pieces. The colors are original, and there is no fading or staining.
Unscratched latex: The latex coating that covers the game play area is completely intact, signifying it has never been played.
Expired: Mint tickets sold for collecting purposes are from games that expired many years ago and are no longer valid for prizes.
Not a sample: Unless indicated, these are original, authentic lottery scratch-offs, not "VOID" or sample copies issued to retailers.
Collectible value: The value of these tickets is determined by their rarity, age, and condition, making them desirable to lotologists (lottery ticket collectors).
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The state of Texas recalled expired tickets and destroyed all the withdrawn lottery tickets remaining. Therefore, it is rare to find mint unscratched lottery tickets. Collecting these tickets is a niche hobby for those interested in the graphic design, history, or nostalgia associated with old scratch-off games.