Australian Commonwealth Savings Banks

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I was sending across an article for the 'Chive Cast about the Aussie Commonwealth banks, and found some interesting history HERE that includes the Darth Vader version. Like a lot of companies back then, they wanted to latch onto the Star Wars fever of the day to promote their product to kids - in this case young savers.

Thanks to AJ who helped me out with the pics of these cool pieces!

Australian Commonwealth Savings Banks X3_com10

Australian Commonwealth Savings Banks X3_com10

photo: AussieJames

Australian Commonwealth Savings Banks Darth_10

photo: AussieJames

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Subject: Re: Australian Commonwealth Savings Banks Wed May 23, 2012 9:08 pm

The first 3 are the Star Wars era (a new hope release) the second Vader head is from ROTJ.
http://theswca.com/index.php?action=disp_category&category_id=5
With patience they can be picked up quite cheaply