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Coin Bank - A Mechanical Rocket Bank Commemorating John Glenn's Triple Earth Orbit 1962 - Working. Written on the ring around the earth: Commemorating Lt. Col John Glenn Jr's Triumphant Triple Orbit Of The Earth February 20, 1962. There is a decal for Lincoln National Bank Chicago on the base. You pull the silver spacecraft back, place a coin in front of it, and push the trigger on the base, releasing the spacecraft and shooting the coin into the moon - bank. The earth has a trap to remove coins. NO KEY. Manufactured by Duro Mold and Mfg Co, Detroit Michigan. About 10 1/2 H x 3 1/3 W x 3 1/2 D inches Condition: As noted, missing key for coin trap. Small rocket that shoots coin into the moon sticks, may need some oil and or TLC. Otherwise, excellent. Dimensions: 10.5 x 3.5 x 3.5 in Weight: 1.365 lb