The Coin Shortage Wasn’t Our Fault

The Coin Shortage wasn’t our Fault But we did our part keeping all these pennies out of circulation. We asked at the bank for the coin roll wrappers. Yes, we have plans to count and wrap them up. Seems a daunting task.

According to this article the coin shortage caused during the pandemic is over.

Now it’s not guessing how many jelly beans in a quart jar but I’m trying to guess the total. There are some other denominations besides pennies. Stay tuned.

Do you have a penny jar? A dish of spare change?

Wooden Nickel

Do you have a wooden nickel ?

The history of the wooden nickel is here  

An American adage, “Don’t take any wooden nickels” is considered a lighthearted reminder to be cautious in one’s dealings. 
And here is link for more information on the origin and meaning of that phrase.

They are frequently tokens or souvenirs!

Here is one found in my house.

 

Based on the buffalo nickel. I have one but I think it is worth ten cents.

The Buffalo nickel or Indian Head nickel is a copper-nickel five-cent piece that was struck by the United States Mint from 1913 to 1938. It was designed by sculptor James Earle Fraser. As part of a drive to beautify the coinage….- Wikipedia