Collins Radio Company Share Certificate 1966 Iowa Telecommunications Stock

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Collins Radio Company Share Certificate 1966 Iowa Telecommunications Stock

An original 1966 Collins Radio Company share certificate, engraved by the American Bank Note Company. A beautifully designed document from one of America’s most innovative radio and aerospace communications firms during the Cold War era.

Measurements: approx. 12 x 8 inches
Date: April 15, 1966
Condition: In decent vintage condition; minor age toning and archival wear visible. Please inspect images carefully for full details.
Internal notes: QC passed

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FOR COLLECTIBLE PURPOSES ONLY. This is a vintage, cancelled share certificate and holds no financial value. A fantastic piece of scripophily / industrial history.

Emanating the spirit of mid-century technological ambition, this Collins Radio Company share certificate, issued April 15, 1966, represents 75 shares in a company synonymous with advanced communications engineering. Founded in Iowa, Collins Radio became a leader in radio transmission and aerospace systems, playing a critical role in both civilian and military communication networks — including NASA’s Apollo missions.

Engraved in olive green and black by the American Bank Note Company, the certificate features a classical allegorical vignette of Mercury, messenger of the gods, seated between twin globes — a fitting emblem for a company dedicated to global communication. With crisp typography, ornate detailing, and the corporate seal of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, this document stands as a fine example of the artistry and precision of American financial printing.

Collectors of aerospace history, telecommunications heritage, or industrial design ephemera will value this certificate for its historical depth and visual refinement. Preserving this piece honours the legacy of mid-century innovation, connecting collectors to an era when engineering ingenuity reshaped the modern world.

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