Rare antique 1915 promotional coin-saving mailer and postcard issued by the German-American Bank of ⁠Springfield, Missouri.

Banks distributed these heavy paperboard envelopes to encourage children and families to practice thrift. Depositors dropped nickels, dimes, and quarters into a secure slot until they accumulated $1.00. The full envelope was then brought directly into the branch or mailed in to be traded for a formal savings bank book.

This piece serves as a rare snapshot of American history right before a major cultural shift. When the United States entered World War I in 1917, massive anti-German sentiment swept across the nation. To prove patriotism and avoid public backlash, virtually every business using the phrase "German-American" quickly dropped the term.

Please examine images for condition. The postcard portion is separated from the coin bank.

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