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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