| Obverse Design |
Indian Bust facing left with the legend "WOODEN NICKEL" above. Circle around the Indian Bust and legend. This design is apparently the "1. Indian head without U.S.A." design on the Old Time Wooden Nickel Company's museum page. |
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| Reverse Design | Legend "Club El Marino" above. Legend "Coco Solo, C.Z." below. The center has a motto "THE MAJORITY OF US THOROUGHLY ENJOY LIFE". | ||||
| Color | Black print on natural wood. | ||||
| Material | Wood. | Weight | About 2.5 grams. | Size and Shape | Round, 37.5 mm in diameter. |
| Dates Issued | Unknown (1970's?). | ||||
| Issuer | Club El Marino based in Coco Solo, Canal Zone. Translated from the Spanish, "Club El Marino" means "The Sailor Club". Please e-mail me if you know more about this club. | ||||
| Mintage | Unknown. | ||||
| Rarity | Very Rare. | Manufacturer | Probably the Old Time Wooden Nickel Company. | Other Catalog Numbers | None. |
| Varieties | There are a total of three varieties known. One variety uses a silver background instead of the natural wood, and says "SILVER NICKEL" on the obverse. Two varieties use the natural wood background, one with blue print and one with black print. | ||||
| Function | The function of this piece is unknown besides what can be deduced from the piece itself. This could be a drink marker from a bar, a souvenir from a drinking club or a souvenir from a boating and yachting club. I would appreciate e-mail from anyone who can add anything. | ||||
| Population Count |
Only one specimen in collector hands is known to me. It was sold recently
as follows:
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From the Canal Zone Review, Fall 1971 Edition
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