RARE World's 1st Legal Tender Wooden Coin Congo 5 Francs Gorilla M=2K 2005 Wood

Description

Do you like to collect numismatic legal tender
"firsts"
?
See my eBay store or auction list for other world coin and paper money firsts, such as the world's first titanium coin, world's first mint-colored coin,
world's first 5 ounce silver coin, world's first modern ringed bimetallic coin,
world's first modern ringed TRImetallic coin,
world's first polymer plastic banknote, world's first wooden coin, and world's first and only FAO banknote....
2005 Uncirculated RARE Congo Legal Tender Coin 5 Francs Made from
Maple Wood,
Gorilla and Lion, WOODEN NICKEL HOMAGE Very LOW Mintage = 2,000 Coins, 40mm diameter, KM#166, Weight = 2 grams
.
Own a part of world coin history!
The world's first legal tender wooden coin! If you collect wooden nickels or if you don't, this maple wood coin is just plain cool. It was made to draw attention to two vanishing resources, gorillas and trees.
The original Certificate of Authenticity and case will be included. The bottom of the clear capsule appears to be stuck inside the case but the top of the capsule lifts off for easy coin removal, if desired.
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