This vintage novelty book-form coin savings bank was produced by Bankers Thrift Book Co. for Investors Syndicate of Minneapolis, Minn. Dating from the 1920s–1950s, the piece features an embossed leather or faux-leather cover titled "How to Build a Fortune in Ten Years" alongside the motto "Bank a Coin a Day." Constructed from metal, leatherette, and paper, it retains its internal promotional application and savings guidance paper literature. Dimensions: - Height: 5 inches - Width: 3.5 inches - Depth: 1 inch Condition: Fair condition. The outer cover displays significant edge wear, fraying, and rubbing. The internal metal case exhibits oxidation, patina, and handwritten vintage ink inscriptions ("Joan Frogge", "Private Keep Out"). The included paper inserts show creasing and tearing at the corners. The lock key is missing, and internal contents (if any) are unknown. Fulfillment: Local pickup; shipping may be available.

Category

Collectibles

Condition

Fair

Era

1920s-1950s

Material

Metal, leatherette, paper

Maker

Bankers Thrift Book Co.

Dimensions

5 × 3.5 × 1 in