Cougar on new wood issue

A cougar dominates one side of a wooden nickel issued by the Fishbowl Wooden Nickel Coin Club for its annual coin show Aug. 1.

The show was held in the Siren Senior Center in Siren, Wis., the location of which is marked on the map of Wisconsin that dominates the reverse.

The reverse also shows the 2009 date and the identity of the issuing club.

Examples of this wooden nickel are available for 50 cents each plus a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

Orders should be sent to Gary Schauls, 2702 150th St., Luck, Wis., 54853-3811.