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Banca Cooperativa Popolare di Padova: Share Certificate
Certificate Details
- Title: Definitive Share Certificate No. 7431.
- Issuer: Banca Cooperativa Popolare di Padova (Cooperative Joint-Stock Company).
- Shares: Two (2) Shares of 50 Lire each.
- Holder: Bonmartini Cav. Mario, son of Francesco, resident in Cavarzere.
- Date of Issue: September 8, 1921.
- Duration of the Company: 50 years from November 25, 1866, extended for an additional 40 years (until 1956).
- Signatories:
- Director: Legible signature.
- Treasurer: Legible signature.
Certificate Features
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Design and Style:
- Certificate adorned with an ornamental frame, typical of official documents of the period.
- Fiscal stamp with a 1 Lire tax mark, confirming payment of the required fees for share issuance or transfer.
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Structure and Content:
- Includes details on the articles of the statute regarding shareholders' rights and obligations.
- Displays the number of shares, nominal value, and registration details in the shareholders' book.
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Authenticity:
- Signed by the director and treasurer as proof of the document's official status.
- Stamp and progressive numbering to ensure traceability.
History of Banca Cooperativa Popolare di Padova
The Banca Cooperativa Popolare di Padova was established on November 25, 1866, to promote cooperation and financial support among the citizens of Padua and surrounding areas.
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Main Objectives:
- Facilitate access to credit for farmers, merchants, and small entrepreneurs.
- Promote savings and economic development in the local community.
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Growth and Activities:
- Played a crucial role in financing infrastructure projects and entrepreneurial activities in the Veneto region.
- Over the years, the bank adapted to changes in Italy's economic and regulatory systems.
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Organization and Governance:
- Operated as a cooperative society, where members directly participated in decision-making and bank governance.
- Later transformed into a joint-stock company to better adapt to the economic and financial context of the 20th century.
Historical and Collectible Significance
This certificate represents an important testimony to the economic and social history of post-unification Italy. The Banca Cooperativa Popolare di Padova not only contributed to local economic development but also exemplified how the cooperative model could foster progress and solidarity within the community.
