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Australian Red Cross Society (Victorian Division) collection tin

Australian Red Cross Society
c. 1960
Overview

Cylindrical metal collection tin with a printed paper covering issued by the Victorian Division of the Australian Red Cross Society (ARCS) in the 1960s.
The paper is cream in colour with red writing and illustrations. It features a kangaroo holding a Red Cross flag with the words 'Please "HOP IN" and "POP IN" your SPARE COINS..." above the kangaroo and "and "Help Red Cross Do a World of Good" below.
Further around is information about the collection tin and the issued number, followed by details of the address of the Victorian Division of the ARCS.
The lid of the tin is deeply recessed and has a central slot trough which coins could be inserted. The base is plain, shiny metal.

Historical information

This collection tin was issued by the ARCS (Victorian Division) to an individual to raise money in their own home by placing their loose change inside. When full, it would have been returned to the address shown in Melbourne.
It is likely to date to the 1960s as the kangaroo motif on the tin matches the felt kangaroo sold to raise funds for the Red Cross in 1963.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00630
Item type
Artefacts
Collectibles
Collection Box
Themes
Social History
Material
Ink
Metal
Paper
Width
72 mm
Height or length
83 mm
Depth
72 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On front of tin:

"Please "HOP IN" and "POP IN" your SPARE COINS...
and "Help Red Cross Do a World of Good"

"This tin is a Private Collection
tin for use in your home and
must NOT be used for
collection in Public

No. 1291"

"Australian Red Cross Society
Victorian Division
122 Flinders Street, Melbourne"

Keywords
Australian Red Cross Society
Red Cross
Fundraising
Money Containers
History - Social
Place made
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Year
c. 1960
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Friday, 8 August, 2025
Completeness
100
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