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Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 01:47 am Hadn't seen one of these for a long while. Too bad it wasn't filled with $4 (face value) of 90% silver quarters. It actually appears to never been used, although it shows a small amount of wear and tear to its exterior. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff

dbrablec Pillar of the Community United States 1944 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 10:11 am very cool. it seems to be a fairly local item. do you know anything of its history? I would enjoy finding things like that.. Report this Post to the Staff
dave700x Rest in Peace United States 10625 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 11:28 am I'm still chuckling..I wonder why they called it a pocket pig? Very cool piece of coin related history.. Report this Post to the Staff
Singer Valued Member United States 309 Posts	Posted 09/14/2014 11:50 am Piggy Bank for savings that fits in your pocket? Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 09:05 am To make it plainer as to its purpose and function, here're images of the back and interior.... Colligo ergo sum Edited by Lucky Cuss 09/15/2014 10:02 am Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 09:55 am I like it. Yes, appears to fit in a pocket. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Lucky Cuss Pillar of the Community United States 4883 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 10:10 am Quote: it seems to be a fairly local item. do you know anything of its history? The National Shawmut Bank of Boston was absorbed by Fleet back in the mid-1990's. The Indian logo is a depiction of Obbatinewat, who was a 17th century Wampanoag chief. Colligo ergo sum Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 1:25 pm Savings cards like these were common back in the 1950's and 60's. (This had a copyrght date on it at the lower left but it looks like damage has wiped out the date.) If it was from the early 60's and you were able to sock away a quarter each day you could save $91 ayear. That would have the purchasing power of close to $1000 today. Report this Post to the Staff
matthewvincent Pillar of the Community United States 3486 Posts	Posted 09/15/2014 1:48 pm Fond memories! Greeting card companies also put out cards with "pockets" to be given to a kid. Birthdays mostly. Filled, of course! My favorite kind of card to receive. Report this Post to the Staff
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