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    Posted 5 years ago

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    I don't know anything about it, it's filled with coins. I need a key. any information would be a help.

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    1. Roycroftbooksfromme1, 5 years ago
      I had a bunch but sold them all,.. local banke put them out ..local locksmith can open it in 2 mins ...min care .. look on ebay to match yours .. and maybe find a key..made in 20's - 50's have fun..
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      The patent was issued in December of 1918 if that helps.
    3. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      Here is a link to the patent info. Might help if you go for a locksmith to open it. This type bank also accepted paper money according to the inventor.
    4. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 5 years ago
      https://pdfpiw.uspto.gov/.piw?docid=01286653&SectionNum=2&IDKey=955D3350D8E6&HomeUrl=http://patft.uspto.gov/netahtml/PTO/patimg.htm
    5. billretirecoll billretirecoll, 5 years ago
      Welcome to CW Restart! :^D
      Here's one on worthpoint, same coin bank, not the Dakota Bank:

      https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/bad-axe-michigan-vintage-metal-coin-1812109764

      Hope this helps! :^)

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