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Naples Bank Note Company 
1332 Little Blue Heron Court
Naples, Florida 34108
Robert Bednar - 1 (866) 8-NAPLES

Commemorative Art Piece Issued to Raise Funds for Nation's Firefighters

    NAPLES, Fla., Oct. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to honor America's heroic firefighters, Naples Bank Note Company has issued a commemorative Art piece, "Our Everyday Heroes." 
    "We are particularly sensitive to the issue of raising funds for firefighters," said Bob Bednar, CEO of NBNC, "and we feel that the release of this art piece can help rebuild all of our spirits."
    According to Bednar, "Our Everyday Heroes" Banknote Art piece was originally scheduled for release in late July, however, after the events of September 11th, and the valiant displays of firefighters in New York, the twin towers was added to the design.
    The main focus of the piece is the engraving of "Our Everyday Hero" by Richard Baratz, a world-renowned engraver of stamps and currencies.  The multi-color design also incorporates unique features, such as six Maltese crosses hidden within the vignette, a reference to the Worcester 6; NY's twin towers, a broken heart and that memorable date; and the date 1736, the year the first volunteer fire company was formed.  The Banknote Art piece also contains the Fireman's Prayer along with other facts intricately woven into the artwork. 
    This collectible Banknote Art is being offered in an 11" x 14" double mat, suitable for framing, at a cost of $29.95. Individual "Banknotables" is priced at $19.95. 
     This fundraising tool is now available to individual fire companies to use as a gift of appreciation to their firefighters as well as a donor recognition tool.  Several fire companies have asked NBNC to place their logos on the face of the design.
    For more information, please call 1-866-8-NAPLES or visit the web site at www.banknotables.com .