⛽ This vintage 1960s Atlantic Richfield Company stock certificate in warm brown is another great piece of oil‑and‑gas Americana from the ARCO era. Measuring about 12" x 8", it has an ornate brown border, finely engraved central vignette of industry, and the bold ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY name running across the center.

🛢️ Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO) was formed in 1966 when Atlantic Petroleum and Richfield Oil merged into a single independent oil and gas company. Certificates like this brown issue come from those early years, when Atlantic Richfield was issuing stock under its new name and expanding its presence in refining, exploration, and retail gasoline.

🏭 Today, ARCO survives as a gasoline brand: Marathon Petroleum owns the ARCO brand in most of the United States and Mexico, while BP retains rights in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington. That mix of corporate mergers and still‑active branding makes these certificates especially appealing for fans of energy, Wall Street, and roadside history.

🎨 Why the brown issue works so well as decor:

• Printed on heavy, bank‑quality paper, similar to currency but stiffer, so the engraving, color, and detail stay sharp for decades.

• Warm brown tones give it a slightly more vintage, “antique document” feel that looks fantastic when framed in an office, den, bar, or library.

• Officer signatures and share information add character and a direct link to 1960s corporate finance.

📏 Details

• Company: Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO)

• Era: 1960s, post‑merger period

• Color: Brown issue

• Size: Approx. 12" x 8"

• Condition: New old stock (NOS) – unused original certificate with vivid ink and crisp paper, ready to frame as‑is

Framed, this brown ARCO certificate becomes a warm, historical focal point on the wall—perfect alongside old maps, oil cans, or other vintage stock certificates.