⛽ This vintage 1960s Atlantic Richfield Company stock certificate in rich purple is a classic piece of oil‑and‑gas Americana. Measuring about 12" x 8" and printed on heavy, bank‑quality paper, it features ornate borders, a central vignette of industry and allegorical figures, and the bold ATLANTIC RICHFIELD COMPANY name across the top.

🛢️ ARCO was created in 1966 when Atlantic Petroleum and Richfield Oil merged to form the Atlantic Richfield Company, an independent oil and gas firm that became a major player in U.S. energy. These certificates come from that early period, when the new company was issuing shares under its fresh identity and building out its network of gas stations and refineries.

🏭 Today, ARCO lives on as a gasoline brand owned by Marathon Petroleum, while BP retains rights to use the ARCO name in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington; Marathon operates it across much of the rest of the U.S. and into Mexico. That mix of old corporate names and modern brands makes pieces like this especially fun for fans of gas‑station and roadside history.

🎨 Why these certificates make great decor:

• Printed on heavy paper stock, similar in feel to currency but a bit stiffer, so the engraving, color, and detail stay vibrant for decades.

• Designed with intricate borders, vignettes, and typography that turn a legal document into ready‑to‑frame artwork for an office, den, or garage.

• Signed by corporate officers—president, secretary, and others—giving each certificate its own subtle variations and historical fingerprints.

📏 Details

• Company: Atlantic Richfield Company (ARCO)

• Era: 1960s, early post‑merger period

• Size: Approx. 12" x 8"

• Color: Purple issue

• Condition: New old stock (NOS) – unused original certificate with crisp paper and vivid color, ideal for framing

Imagine this mounted in a simple frame above a bar, in a home office, or in a wall of vintage gas and oil collectibles—an authentic slice of corporate energy history with color and presence.