Founded 1907 | ||
The Ĉekbanko Esperantista ("Esperantist Checking Bank") was a bank founded in 1907 by H.F. Höveler in London.
Deposits and withdrawals were based on the Esperanto currency, the Spesmilo (worth about 2 gold shillings). According to the Encyclopedia of Esperanto, transactions were "readily available and inexpensive." On 30 April 1914 there were 730 accounts in 320 cities in 43 countries.
After the death of Höveler, the bank was liquidated.
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