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Oakland Bank of Savings
Oakland California Bank Operated from 1867 to 1929
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The Oakland (California) Bank of Savings operated from 1867 to 1929. The Bank of America took it over in 1929. This token was probably manufactured in the 1920's.
 
The Oakland Bank of Savings Building was constructed in 1909 and still exists in downtown Oakland.
 
Oakland Bank of Savings
1. Oakland Bank of Savings Token
Brass, 31 mm, 10.76 gm
 
Obverse:
THE OAKLAND BANK OF SAVINGS
GOOD AT OUR BRANCHES
OAKLAND, CAL.
EST. 1867
 
Reverse:
WE WILL ACCEPT THIS ON DEPOSIT FOR 50 CTS.
IF YOU OPEN A NEW SAVINGS ACCOUNT OF $5.00
OR MORE LEAVING IT IN THE BANK 12 MONTHS
WE PAY 4% COMPOUND INTEREST ON YOUR SAVINGS
JAN. 1ST AND JULY 1ST
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