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Banks (containers)

Scope note

Small containers often ornamental or mechanical for holding coins. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000227047

Broader Terms used

<containers for exchange media>

Narrower Terms used

mechanical banks
money box
piggy banks

Term used for

banks, coin
banks, penny
coin banks
penny banks

Equivalent Terms used

bank (container)

Created

13yrs ago

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