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Gift of David Garfinkel, 1987.236.198 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Wooden Nickel
Gift of David Garfinkel, 1987.236.198 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Wooden Nickel

MakerMade by Unknown
Date1960
Mediumwood; ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (diameter): 1 1/2in. (3.8cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of David Garfinkel
DescriptionA wooden nickel token for the 175th Anniversary of East Haven, Conn. One side of the token has an image of the Centennial Belle. The reverse side has instructions for how to redeem the token.
Object number1987.236.198
MarkingsRecto, printed in blue ink: "WOODEN NICKEL/ FACE 5 [cents] VALUE/ CENTENNIAL/ BELLE"

Verso, printed in blue ink: "175th ANNIVERSARY - EAST HAVEN - CONNECTICUT/ 1785-1960/ Good In Trade/ At Any Cooperative/ Business or Redeemable/ At Face Value At/ FIRST NEW HAVEN NATIONAL/ BANK--EAST HAVEN BRANCH/ on or before/ July 6, 1960"
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