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Almost Christmas

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Well, it's almost Christmas and thought I'd share some of my personal favorite 'pieces of paper' that highlight the season. Merry Christmas to all

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Nice! The art work brings back a lot of memories from the 1950s. Also noted the Canton check from 1917. I didn't know that banks had the Christmas clubs that far back.

 

Merry Christmas and Happy Collecting in the New Year

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Well as regards history of Christmas savings clubs there is a little information at the link below. I'm still doing a bit of research about them. Of course for me the real challenge is to find a banknote from the same bank, makes a great exhibit.

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