SPUTNIK II LAIKA MONEY BANK - MAKER? - JAPAN

A small brightly lithographed tin money bank. The globe shaped bank irepresents the Sputnik 2 that carried the dog Laika into space. Laika is visible in the window graphic. The bank has a metal rim around its center. 9cm Probably c1958, possibly by Haji. Box? Marked Made in Japan, Pat 9650