Wooden Nickel - 4th Year Frederic Coin Club (Frederic, Wisconsin) 1972 front Wooden Nickel - 4th Year Frederic Coin Club (Frederic, Wisconsin) 1972 back
Wooden Nickel - 4th Year Frederic Coin Club (Frederic, Wisconsin) 1972 photo
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Wooden Nickel - 4th Year Frederic Coin Club Frederic, Wisconsin

1972 year
Wood 2.43 g 37.5 mm
Description
Location
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1972
Value
5 Cents 0.05 USD = EUR 0.047
Currency
Dollar (1785-date)
Composition
Wood
Weight
2.43 g
Diameter
37.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#315719
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Red 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.