It is likely that the phrase is linked to the phenomenon of “wooden nutmeg” which was also a popular method of fraud in the 1820’s. The colloquialism, “don’t take any wooden nickels” originates from the 19 th century, when a nickel had a significant value and was worth the time and effort of replicating with wood and paint.
Thomas wooden railway 2022
Rbz stage 2 3 wood
Stain designs on wood
DON'T TAKE ANY WOODEN NICKELS — MTN Universal