Name/Title
Coaster, 3, issued by Haven Savings, (Hoboken), n.d., ca. 1965-1975.Entry/Object ID
2010.015.0023Description
Stacking coasters, set of 3, issued by Haven Savings, (Hoboken), no date, circa 1965-1975. Black molded plastic, rounded square shape , 4" square; with inset gray (silver) plastic relief medallion being an enlarged reproduction of the face of a 1916 Mercury dime coin.
A promotional item used as part of a customer loyalty or reward program. It is presumably a stock style offered by a novelty manufacturer with custom imprinting.
The full bank name does not appear on the objects nor does the city or address.
Haven Savings & Loan Association, either 41 Newark Street or 621 Washington St., Hoboken. Formerly the Haven Building & Loan Association and later Haven Savings Bank.
The Mercury (or Winged Liberty or Liberty Head) dime was first minted in 1916 and certain ones are considered rare. The bottom has raised text about the particular one depicted:
1916D Mercury Dime
Date Issued: 1916
Mint: Denver, Colo.
No. Issued: 264,000
Uncirculated value: $675.00Acquisition
Accession
2010.015Source or Donor
Quinzel, FlorenceAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of the Kostelecky Family.Made/Created
Date made
1965 - 1975Notes
Date: 1965-1975General Notes
Note
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2010-10-05
