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Coin, Commemorative

Object number2015.9.2

Manufacturer Aluminum Company of America (1907 - 1998)

Date1950

MediumAluminum

Credit LineGift of Tony Schellenbach

DescriptionCircular commemorative aluminum coin. Front of coin has relief of spool of wire/chain, bust of pioneer male, and brick of aluminum as well as raised text around perimeter. Reverse has raised text with commemoration details.Dimensions1.25 x 0.125 x 1.25 in. (3.2 x 0.3 x 3.2 cm)
InscriptionsInscription on obverse of coin:
Relief of spool of wire/chain with "VANCOUVER WORKS" on the side of the spool and a brick of aluminum with "ALCOA" on the top.
Raised text around perimeter "PIONEERING IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST".

Reverse of coin:
Raised text around perimeter "ALUMINUM COMPANY OF AMERICA / VANCOUVER WORKS" and in the center "DEDICATION / OF / ROD, WIRE AND CABLE MILL / AUGUST 29, 1950 / 10TH ANNIVERSARY / OF / REDUCTION OPERATIONS / SEPTEMBER 23, 1940".
Historical NotesAlcoa commemorative coin. The coin commemorates the dedication of a new Rod, Wire, and Cable Mill in Vancouver, Washington, on August 20, 1950. The donor Tony Schellenbach's father, Burton W. Schellenbach, was the account executive with Fuller, Smith and Ross, an advertising agency in Cleveland, Ohio, who handled Alcoa's advertising.

Previous owner Burton W. Schellenbach

Related institution Fuller, Smith and Ross

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