1960 British Medal Token Trustee Savings Bank Week
This commemorative token from 1960 celebrates Trustee Savings Bank Week in Britain and honors Dr. Henry Duncan, known as the Father of Savings Banks. The token features detailed engravings on both sides, reflecting the significance of savings banks in the community.
Obverse: The token displays a profile portrait of Dr. Henry Duncan.
Obverse legend: Encircling the portrait is the inscription "DR. HENRY DUNCAN THE FATHER OF SAVINGS BANKS."
Reverse: The reverse features the emblem of the Trustee Savings Bank, depicting a castle and a shield.
Reverse legend: Surrounding the emblem is the inscription "TRUSTEE SAVINGS BANK WEEK 1960."Country: United Kingdom
Metal: Brass
Edge: plain
Weight ±: 16.3 g.
Diameter ±: 33 mm
This token is a significant artifact for collectors and historians, offering a tangible connection to the history of savings banks and the legacy of Dr. Henry Duncan.
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