Lot · Wooden Nickels
Sambo's Restaurants, Fresno, California 10¢ Cup of Coffee, Token, Wooden Nickels
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Mon · Jul 13, 2026
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From the seller3 Sambo's Restaurants in Fresno, California offered a 10¢ cup of coffee in exchange for wooden nickels. These circulated wooden nickels were used as a form of currency and had a unique wood grain composition. Originating from the United States, these wooden nickels were a popular item in the early 20th century and served as a collectible piece for customers at Sambo's Restaurants. This piece of exonumia history offers a glimpse into a nostalgic era of American culture and commerce.
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