The short answer
A deal toy, also called a deal lucite, financial tombstone or closing gift, is a custom commemorative that marks a completed transaction such as an acquisition, financing, IPO or fund close. It is handed to the people who worked on the deal: the deal team, the client, counsel and the advisers.
Where the name comes from
Banks and law firms have long placed a printed notice, known as a tombstone advertisement, in the financial press when a deal closes. The physical deal toy grew out of that habit. It is a keepsake version of the tombstone, usually showing the parties, the deal type, the amount where it is public, and the closing date.
What they are made of
Most deal toys are made in acrylic (often called lucite), optical crystal or metal, or a mix. Acrylic suits embedded objects and printed or engraved text. Crystal suits polished, faceted shapes. Metal bases and plaques add weight and a nameplate. Our guide to choosing a material is at Lucite or crystal for a deal toy.
Who orders them
The order usually comes from a deal team associate, a marketing or events team, or an office manager, a few weeks after closing. They need a design, a quantity, a delivery date and a written price they can show to a partner. That is the information our quotation covers.
What to prepare before you ask for a price
Parties and deal type, material preference, a rough size, how many pieces, the date you need them, and the delivery country. The checklist is in How to brief a deal toy supplier.