First National Bank in Albuquerque
AssociationAssociated with
First National Bank in Albuquerque
(Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1933 - 1975)
Dateca. 1925
Mediumbrass, leatherette, ink
Dimensions4 5/8 × 3 1/2 × 1 in. (11.7 × 8.9 × 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsVessels & Containers
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Nancy Tucker
Object numberPC2017.44.15
DescriptionThis dark sepia-red brass book-shaped coin bank incorporates a white and grey illustration of Albuquerque's First National Bank building in a rectangular frame. Located on North Third Street and West Central Avenue, Albuquerque's First National Bank, built during the first half of the twentieth century, just over a decade after New Mexico achieved statehood, pioneered financial institutions in the state and symbolized the beginning of significant economic stability. Following its high cost to build, the bank became New Mexico's first skyscraper until 1954, standing at 141 feet tall. The spine reads "Book / Of / Thrift" in large embossed lettering, while the bottom reads the Roman numeral eight: "VII." A vertical pillar with a symbol of wings separates the text. The bottom brass portion of the coin bank reads "Bankers / Utilities Co., / San Fransisco Patented / July 3, 1923 / Made in U.S.A."The book's back side showcases a circular emblem with contoured text inside it reading "Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" with two stars at the bottom encasing the word "Member". The circular emblem features a silver shield symbol with the words "$10,000 / Maximum / Insurance / For Each / Depositor" inside it. The top brass section of the book has a money slot, while the book's brass side includes a keyhole.On View
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