Top 9 Coins Made from Unusual Materials
Wooden Coin
The 1941 Canadian wooden nickel was issued during wartime. It's a collector’s dream!
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Glass Coin
In WWII, Germany produced glass coins due to metal shortages. Beautiful and fragile!
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Jade Coin
China issued commemorative jade coins. A stunning fusion of art and currency.
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Leather Coin
Russia briefly experimented with leather coins in the 1800s. Rare and odd!
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Porcelain Coin
Germany’s post-WWI inflation led to porcelain emergency coins. Durable yet delicate.
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Plastic Coin
Venezuela’s plastic coins were used for internal transport tokens. Light and unusual!
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Amber Coin
Poland once minted a coin embedded with natural amber. Rare, warm-toned elegance.
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Stone Coin
Yap Island used giant stone discs as currency. The biggest coins ever made!
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