Judaica / Zionism - Argentina - .900 Silver Banco Mercantil Argentino Medal, Bank Inauguration December 7, 1949 ...

Judaica / Zionism - Argentina - .900 Silver Banco Mercantil Argentino Medal, Bank Inauguration December 7, 1949, Presented to E. Crenovich Argentine silver medal issued for the inauguration of Banco Mercantil Argentino on December 7, 1949. The institution was founded in 1928 as Cooperativa Israelita Ltda., subsequently registered as Banco Israelita Argentino S.A., and renamed Banco Mercantil Argentino in 1940, giving the medal a direct connection to Argentine Jewish communal and economic history. This medal type is documented with the December 7, 1949 inauguration date and .900 silver fineness. Obverse: Relief depiction of the bank building, framed by branches, with: "BANCO MERCANTIL ARGENTINO" (Argentine Mercantile Bank) Reverse: Wreath surrounding: "INAUGURADO EL 7-XII-1949" (Inaugurated December 7, 1949) Personalized at center: "E. CRENOVICH" Fineness mark above: "900"