Time for another stamp and First Day Cover from the United States - the 1981 Savings and Loan Association (SLA) 150th Anniversary commemorative issue.
SLAs trace their roots to 1831 and the first such organization founded in Pennsylvania (see the FDC for more details). Modern SLAs in the US came about during the Great Depression following passage of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932. With the Federal funds the Act made available, Federally-chartered SLAs were established across the country.
What is a Savings and Loan Association? An SLA is a financial institution that provides banking and home loan services.
The "Savings and Loan" stamp features three classic
US coins: an Indian Head ("Buffalo") nickel, a
Barber dime and an
Indian Head cent. The 18-Cent stamp was designed by Donald M. Hadin.
1981 Savings and Loan Association Stamp - Enlarged To Show Coins
1981 Savings and Loan Association First Day Cover (FDC) - Fleetwood
Indian Head Cent
Indian Head Nickel
Barber Dime
(Coin Images: PCGS CponFacts.)
Posted 03/16/2025 4:29 pm
