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Albuquerque National Trust Barrel Bank
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Albuquerque National Trust Barrel Bank

Manufacturer / Maker
Dateca. 1950
Mediumchrome plated brass
Dimensions2 3/4 × 2 in. (6.9 × 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsVessels & Containers
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Albuquerque National Bank
Object numberPC1976.127.21
DescriptionThis brass and chrome-plated steel coin bank is shaped like a barrel. The top features a coin slot followed by the text " Albuquerque / National Trust" and " & Savings Bank / Albuquerque, / New Mexico," all in brass-etched lettering. The bottom side of the barrel includes a tiny keyhole. It features the text " Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation" in brass, circular contouring lettering to the circular illustrative framing, followed by two brass stars highlighting the word "Member" at the bottom. Additionally, surrounding the keyhole in the center are the words "5,000 / Maximum / Insurance / For Each / Depositor" with an illustration of a shield decal.
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