Description

1993 NJ Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Wooden Nickel 38 mm

Used

1993 NJ Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District Wooden Nickel 38 mm; Used by the Boy Scouts U.S.A. to promote a National, Council, Lodge or Unit event, activity as a souvenir or trading

WOODEN NICKLES

Wooden nickels are popular souvenirs for events like fairs, festivals, and even political campaign.

During the Great Depression, many communities faced a shortage of official coins. Businesses and banks issued wooden nickels, were redeemed for goods or services. Wooden nickels have a history dating back into the 1930s, and as far back as the 1880s, but their use as emergency currency became more prominent during the Depression era.

Wooden nickels are promotional items, given away at events like fairs and festivals. They include the name of a business, event, or a organization.

MEDALLIONS

A “medallion” can refer to several different things.  Including a decorative disc, a type of signature guarantee, a status in a loyalty program, or an in-game item in a video game. Essentially, it’s a small, often metal object that can symbolize achievement, status, or even serve a functional purpose.

Scouting, medallions are given as awards or to commemorate achievements in various fields, such as academics, sports, or military service.

COINS

In the context of money, a coin’s denomination refers to its face value, or how much it’s worth.

The denomination is the number or amount printed on the coin, which indicates its monetary worth.

In the United States, common coin denominations include one cent (penny), five cents (nickel), ten cents (dime), twenty-five cents (quarter), fifty cents (half dollar), and one dollar (dollar coin).

Likewise, for more information Scouting memorabilia go to http://www.scouttrader.org/collecting/

Scouts check out the Collections Merit badge at https://boyscouttrail.com/boy-scouts/meritbadges/collections-merit-badge.asp

Likewise, learn more about Boy Scout history at https://boyscouttrail.com/boyscouts/meritbadges/scouting-heritage-merit-badge.asp

For more medallions and wooden nickels see; https://www.tradingeagles.com/product-category/9d-numismatic-and-philatelist-items/coins-medallions-and-wooden-nickles/