D A T A O F T H E » UNCLE SAM'S 3-COIN REGISTER BANK « ... *********************************************************************** ... This "TOY"-SavingsBank has enjoyed generations of American children The savings bank is made of sheet metal and shaped as a cash register. The register counts 3 different coins ... NICKELS = 5 Cent & DIMES = 10 Cent & QUARTERS = 25 Cent The AMOUNT DEPOSITED is displayed in a DOLLAR- & CENT-Window Dimensions: (ca.) Width = 4_1/2" / 12 cm Depth = 5_1/4" / 13 cm Height = 6_1/4" / 16 cm Manufacturer: DURABLE TOY & NOVELTY CORPORATION Paterson, NewJersey / USA 1940 H O W T O U S E T H E » UNCLE SAM'S 3-COIN REGISTER BANK « ======================================================================= In contrary to common savings banks, this one has NO "CHEAT EXIT" !!! NO Key-Door, NO Twist-Lid, NO Rubber-Stopper, ... After 25 Cents are in and the lever is pulled to count the actual amount, the FRONT DOOR IS LOCKED until the saving has reached 10 Dollar and the counter is showing 00 : 00 again ... On the back side are (1st) a round opening for "PAPER MONEY" and (2nd) a larger slot for BIGGER COINS ( 50 Cents or SilverDollars ). This gave Mom & Dad, GrandMa & -Pa ... options for secrete donations. REMARK: The Instructions printed on BACK SIDE are faided away, SORRY LOOK I N S I D E A 2nd » UNCLE SAM'S 3-COIN REGISTER BANK « ... Have a look at another Counting Bank ... impressum: ********************************************************************** © C.HAMANN http://public.BHT-Berlin.de/hamann 12/15/10 |