For your consideration is an authentic vintage Jewish National Fund (JNF) "Blue Box" Tzedakah (charity) coin bank. This tin features high-contrast blue and white lithography with the classic "Make the Land Bloom" motif depicting hands planting a sapling.

The side panels include a moving quote from former JNF Chairman Menahem Ussishkin regarding the educational value of charity, along with a list of JNF initiatives such as Afforestation, Arid Land Management, and Wildfire Prevention. The top features a standard coin slot, while the bottom has a circular friction-fit lid for coin removal. This is a quintessential piece of Zionist history and a decorative mid-century Judaica collectible.

  • Origin: United States (distributed by JNF New York Office)

  • Age: Late 20th Century (c. 1970s-1980s)

  • Material: Lithographed Tin / Metal

  • Condition: Good vintage condition. Displays an authentic as-found patina with minor surface wear, light oxidation on the unpainted metal top/bottom, and a small inventory sticker on the base (see photos). The litho remains bright with minimal fading.

Reference

Reference: The Jewish Box: A History of the JNF Blue Box Author: Yoram Bar-Gal Page Number: 112–115 (discussing the evolution of the "Blue Box" iconography and the shift toward ecological slogans in the late 20th century).

Item dimensions: 4 5/8" tall × 3.25" wide × 2 1/8" deep  

Weight of item only: 2.6 oz

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