Investment Securities, Proceeds from Sales (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018	Sep. 30, 2019	Sep. 30, 2018
Proceeds from sales and calls of securities [Abstract]
Proceeds	$ 2,780	$ 0	$ 4,090	$ 31,370
Gains	1	0	1	8
Losses	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1,338

This item represents the gross profit realized on the sales and calls of debt or equity securities.

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