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8:00 AM PT - Sep 20th, 2008
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Coin Banks
Depression Era "Wonderland of Knowledge" Coin Bank c. 1929, "Wonderland of Knowledge" Coin Bank, Choice Extremely Fine. This bright, polished aluminum coin bank measures 2.5" x 2.5" x .5" with an embossed image of a library or school, flanked by a man and a woman reading. The caption reads, "The Key to Knowledge... Save... to Learn... to Earn." The reverse side is colored a lovely aquamarine. Each successive deposit of a dime brings the bank closer to $5, at which point it can be unlocked. ImagesClick on thumbnails to see larger images:
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