United States
Wooden Nickel - 3rd Year Frederic Coin Club (Frederic, Wisconsin) 1971 front Wooden Nickel - 3rd Year Frederic Coin Club (Frederic, Wisconsin) 1971 back
Wooden Nickel - 3rd Year Frederic Coin Club (Frederic, Wisconsin) 1971 photo
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Wooden Nickel - 3rd Year Frederic Coin Club (Frederic, Wisconsin) 1971 front Wooden Nickel - 3rd Year Frederic Coin Club (Frederic, Wisconsin) 1971 back
© Ringgy (CC BY)

Wooden Nickel - 3rd Year Frederic Coin Club Frederic, Wisconsin

1971 year
Wood 2.29 g 38.5 mm
Description
Location
 United States
Period
 Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
 Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
 1971
Value
 5 Cents 0.05 USD = EUR 0.047
Currency
 Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
 Wood
Weight
 2.29 g
Diameter
 38.5 mm
Shape
 Round
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Updated
 2024-11-12
References
Numista
 N#315718
Rarity index
 97%

Reverse

Black lettering with a Bison (American Buffalo) facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering:
WOODEN NICKEL
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Comment

In 1969 collectors from Frederic, WI formed a club and held meetings and shows in Frederic. They also issued a set of wooden nickels for eight years as an observance of their shows through 1976, at which time they merged with the Fishbowl Club.

See also

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Wood 2.21 g 37.5 mm
Wooden Nickel - Arrowhead Coin Club Spooner, Wisconsin front Wooden Nickel - Arrowhead Coin Club Spooner, Wisconsin back Wooden Nickel - Arrowhead Coin Club Spooner, Wisconsin 1971 year
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