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Certificate issued by Banca Cooperativa Ferrandinese, based in Ferrandina (Matera, Italy), dated November 1, 1924. This document represents one share with a nominal value of 50 Lire, registered to a shareholder in the bank’s records.
The certificate is adorned with a beautiful decorative border featuring floral and geometric motifs, with refined typography typical of early 20th-century Italian banking documents. The signatures of the administrators and official stamps are clearly visible.
On the back, the certificate includes:
✔️ "Stock Transfer" section, for recording ownership transfers
✔️ Dividend registry, documenting payments from 1931 to 1941, with official stamps and annotations
History of the Bank:
The Banca Cooperativa Ferrandinese was officially founded on June 27, 1887, as indicated on its notarial deed. The bank was established to support the local economy, providing credit to businesses and individuals in Ferrandina, a historic town in southern Italy.
The institution operated with unlimited capital, an unusual characteristic for cooperative banks at the time. Initially set to last 25 years, its duration was later extended by 15 years, reflecting its financial stability and the trust of its members.
During the 1930s and 1940s, the Banca Cooperativa Ferrandinese continued to play a significant role in the local economy, as evidenced by the dividend records on the back of the certificate. Like many small cooperative banks, it may have undergone restructuring or mergers with other financial institutions later in the 20th century.
Rarity and Collectible Value:
This certificate is extremely rare, as it represents a local cooperative banking institution, which is generally less documented than large national banks. Furthermore, the presence of the original dividend registry and the stock transfer section makes this a valuable piece for historical and scripophily collectors.
