The collection is documented in the book, Money in the Bank.  Art historian Karal Ann Marling provides an essay tracing the importance of money banks to our popular culture and the significance of the Herberger collection. Money in the Bank is available at the University of Minnesota Press.

Examples of banks from the collection –

Hall’s Excelsior Mechanical Bank, 1869

Uncle Sam’s Three Coin Register Bank, early 1900’s

Hoop La Mechanical Bank, 1920’s

Standing Mail Box Still Bank, 1928

The Oversize MONOPOLY® Banks are giant versions of the original game tokens. Save your bills or loose change in your favorite token from Monopoly. The Monopoly Oversize Token Coin Bank looks just like the original token – highly detailed with a silver color finish. Deposit your bills and coins through the large money slots. Retrieve your savings through the handy door on the bottom of the bank.

Our I Love Lucy Coin Piggy Bank is in the style of a retro television set with an image of the hilarious redhead. The I Love Lucy Retro TV ceramic bank is 5.25″ with Lucy’s picture is in a simulated TV screen.

This Mickey Mouse Money Bank captures Mickey in a reflective moment,sitting with his glove hands on his cheeks. Save up for a trip to Disneyland or the Magic Kingdom with the iconic Mickey Mouse character.

Sylvester and Tweety Bird Coin Piggy Bank features two legendary cartoon characters captured in an all-too-rare scene. This ceramic bank features Sylvester the Cat cradling the always cute Tweety Bird in his feline arms. As Tweety presents a rose, Sylvester nuzzles the little guy with his big red nose. There is probably a bad joke about not going “looney” with your money but we will not go there!

Keep your money safe with our Popeye and Spinach Coin Piggy Bank. This ceramic bank features a classic image of Popeye the Sailor Man flexing and holding a large can of spinach to increase his strength. Nobody’s gonna get at your “cabbage” with this classic Popeye and Spinach Bank!

Keep on saving,

Chris

chris@makemorecents.com
Make More Cents
804-360-8337

Inflation Piggy Bank

We all need to keep up with inflation so let’s start with the Inflation Piggy Bank. This deluxe size piggy is inflated a bit bigger to help you save just a little more.

Tighten Your Belt Bank

Sometimes you just have to Tighten Your Belt. This cinched piggy feels your need and will keep your savings tight and in check. This piggy comes with a real accessory belt and a high gloss porcelain finish.

Hedge Fund Bank

This piggy is more stock market than stock yard! Add some green to your Hedge Fund Bank any time you like! Rubber stopper on bottom for easy removal of savings.

Funny Money Bank

Do you have a “little funny” money laying around? Our Funny Money Piggy Bank is ready for you to make that deposit. This piggy bank comes with a special Funny Money hang tag and a high gloss porcelain finish.

Moo Lah Bank

Yep, you are seeing right. This is not a cow but our Moo Lah Piggy Bank, disguised with “cow” spots. A great place to save all that “moo lah.” This piggy bank comes with a special Moo Lah hang tag and a high gloss porcelain finish.

Chris

Chris Hayman

chris@makemorecents.com

www.makemorecents.com

804-360-8337

Inflation Piggy Bank

We all need to keep up with inflation so let’s start with the Inflation Piggy Bank. This deluxe size piggy is inflated a bit bigger to help you save just a little more.

Tighten Your Belt Bank

Sometimes you just have to Tighten Your Belt. This cinched piggy feels your need and will keep your savings tight and in check. This piggy comes with a real accessory belt and a high gloss porcelain finish.

Hedge Fund Bank

This piggy is more stock market than stock yard! Add some green to your Hedge Fund Bank any time you like! Rubber stopper on bottom for easy removal of savings.

Funny Money Bank

Do you have a “little funny” money laying around? Our Funny Money Piggy Bank is ready for you to make that deposit. This piggy bank comes with a special Funny Money hang tag and a high gloss porcelain finish.

Moo Lah Bank

Yep, you are seeing right. This is not a cow but our Moo Lah Piggy Bank, disguised with “cow” spots. A great place to save all that “moo lah.” This piggy bank comes with a special Moo Lah hang tag and a high gloss porcelain finish.

Chris

Chris Hayman

chris@makemorecents.com

www.makemorecents.com

804-360-8337

 Zillionz ATM Bank – Our Zillionz Deluxe ATM Savings Bank, now features programmable savings goals, plus alarm clock functions! This real-money ATM bank has a single-screen back-lit digital display. Just insert the ATM card to activate the screen and view your savings. The coin slot recognizes the value of each coin and the automatic bill feeder accepts real currency.

Giant Novelty Banks – Our Giant Novelty Banks are proudly made in the USA using a smooth finished, wood composite. Place quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies in the flower and watch them roll down a track into the clear belly. It’s fun to watch the money zigzag down the track and drop into the clear plastic belly. The money is easily removed, just save your last dime and use it to unscrew the special bolt that holds the 2-piece belly together. Fill it with money and empty it over and over.

Choose from Giraffes, Dinosaurs, Dragons, Football, Dogs and Elephants!

Moo Lah Piggy Coin Bank – Yep, you are seeing right. This is not a cow but our Moo Lah Piggy Bank, disguised with “cow” spots. A great place to save all that “moo lah.” This piggy bank comes with a special Moo Lah hang tag and a high gloss porcelain finish.

Zillionz Bill & Coin Bank – The Zillionz Bill & Coin Money Jar recognizes the value of each coin as you drop them in the slot and the digital display shows your balance as it grows. The currency slot lets you add bills–$1’s, $5’s, 10’s and $20’s. Press the currency buttons for whatever bills you insert and it adds to the total on the digital display. You can also customize the look of your jar. Simply by adding any graphic, such as photos or magazine clippings to the clear inner wall, you can customize this sleek design to reflect your personal savings goal.

Coke Bottle Bank – Our Classic Coca-Cola Contour Bottle coin bank is an authorized product by the Coca-Cola Company. Durable plastic bank is almost 2 feet tall! Looks just like the Classic Coca-Cola Contour Bottle – slight green tint with the classic Coca-Cola logo on one side and the updated Coke logo on the opposite side.  Just put in your spare change and you’ll be amazed how quickly your savings add up.!

Proudly made in the USA.

Whether you’re shopping for banks for dad, mom or the kids, we have it all. We offer many FREE SHIPPING specials as well as economical Fixed Price shipping options. Make More Cents – saving the old fashioned way!

Chris

Chris Hayman

chris@makemorecents.com

www.makemorecents.com

804-360-8337

Pay Phone Coin Bank

Is it a Bank? Is it a Phone? The answer is both. Our replica of a 1950’s pay phone has been designed to function as a working phone and coin bank. Tell your friends and guests that they need to deposit change to make their call. Cha-Ching, they make their call and you have a few more coins in the bank. The very familiar 3-slot style pay phone was first introduced in the 1950’s and remained virtually unchanged until 1965. While you don’t have to pay for your calls with our replica, you will enjoy the functional coin slots complete with “jingle” as your money is deposited into the coin bank in the base of the unit.

Coin-A-Saurus Bank

The Dinosaur Coin-A-Saurus Bank is proudly made in the USA using a smooth finished, wood composite material.  Place quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies in the Coin-A-Saurus’ mouth and watch them roll down a track into the clear belly. It’s fun to watch the money zigzag down the track and drop into the clear plastic belly. The money is easily removed, just save your last dime and use it to unscrew the special bolt that holds the 2-piece belly together.

All American Motorcycle Bank

Our All-America Motorcycle Coin Bank is perfect for the bike lover of all ages. This piggy bank is a motorcycle in the classic Harley Davidson style. The bank is hand painted resin with amazing detail – fenders, wheels, engine, suspension and paint trim with an “old school” look and feel. Drop your change in the slot on the seat and your off to some fast savings.

Gold Bar Coin Money Bank

Newly minted, The Gold Bar Bank. Shaped just like a bar of gold, now you can store your bills and coins in the universal symbol for wealth. This glazed stoneware bank has 999.9 Fine Gold embossed on the top. Deposit your coins and bills in the handy slot on the end of the bar.

John Deere Glass Savings Bank

The John Deere Glass Savings Jar features a front decal showing a John Deere Tractor working in the field. The back of the jar features a “fund meter” with various savings goals – College, Trip to State Fair, John Deere Farm Toy and John Deere Cap. Fill the jar to meet your goals and earn your rewards.

Whether you’re shopping for banks for dad, mom or the kids, we have it all. We offer many FREE SHIPPING specials as well as economical Fixed Price shipping options. Make More Cents – saving the old fashioned way!

Chris

Chris Hayman

chris@makemorecents.com

www.makemorecents.com

804-360-8337

Greedy Pig Money Bank – Turn empty cups, cans and mugs into piggy banks – This little piggy didn’t go to market… because he’s stuck in your mug! Turn everyday empty containers into you own personal piggy bank. Why not try your old favorite mug, or anything else this greedy pig can squeeze into? It’s simple – just insert the Greedy Pig into an empty container and presto you have a piggy bank.

Boss Hog Giant Piggy Bank – Have some REALLY BIG savings goals? Well, it doesn’t get much bigger than our Boss Hog Ceramic Piggy Bank. This is the real deal – 13” length and 12” in height and width. The huge, big ear Piggy Bank comes in a solid white triple glaze giving it a deep rich finish.  Remember Big Banks = Big Savings!

FILL’ ER UP Fuel Gauge Coin Bank – The perfect place to save for a tank of gas, and let’s face it, prices are not cheap. What makes this coin bank fun is that the fuel gauge moves to full as you deposit more coins. No batteries needed, gauge moves based on weight of the coins.

Banks That Eat Your Coins! – Choose from Dinosaurs, Giraffes, Flowers and many more. Place quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies in the opening and watch them roll down a track into the clear belly. Kids love to watch the money roll down the track and land in the belly. The money is easily removed, just unscrew the special bolt that holds the 2-piece belly together.

Large Locomotive Bank – Our Locomotive Train Money Bank is made of sturdy cast resin. The classic design features a brightly colored steam engine with a bobble spring supporting the smoke stack. This train bank is a great addition for both train collectors and every little boy’s room. Makes a great gift item for your special little engineer – functional and decorative.

Whether you’re shopping for banks for dad, mom or the kids, we have it all. We offer many FREE SHIPPING specials as well as economical Fixed Price shipping options. Make More Cents – saving the old fashioned way!

Chris

Chris Hayman

chris@makemorecents.com

www.makemorecents.com

804-360-8337

A popular product for several years, the Zillionz Deluxe ATM Savings Bank has many fun, interactive features.  In fact it works just like a real ATM machine. Zillionz has taken it a step further with the introduction of the Savings Goal function.  The Savings Goal feature allows kids to set a savings target.  They specify what they are saving for, the cost and the date they want to buy it.  The ATM then tells them how much more they need to save to reach their goal.

The Zillionz Bill and Coin Money Jar is an innovative bank that accepts both coins and bills. The coin slot recognizes the value of each coin and automatically updates the savings balance digital display.  When you add currency, you simply press the corresponding currency button to update your savings balance.  The Zillionz Bill and Money Jar features a clear casing so you can customize with your own graphics!

The Zillionz Secret Vault Bank is a bank and storage vault.  Drop your money through a slot on the top or place money or other valuables and keepsakes inside the vault.  The Zillionz Secret Vault can be programmed with your own secret entry code.  Flashing lights and a alarm alerts you when there has been a security breach.

The innovative Zillionz products are all about teaching the value of a dollar. Pennies, nickels and dimes can turn into a bike, a computer and maybe even a car!  Start now and build “Money Smart” habits that last a lifetime.

Chris

Chris Hayman

chris@makemorecents.com

www.makemorecents.com

804-360-8337

Most of us know that money management is one of the leading causes of arguments and fights among married couples.  It doesn’t have to have to lead to trouble or worst case scenario, divorce.  Make More Cents has the solution – the His Money and Her Money Piggy Bank.

Our unique hand-painted bank adds a new twist to the term joint banking account. Each and every deposit made in the bank, falls directly through His bank into Her bank (sound familiar?)  The His and Hers Money Piggy Bank offers a simple solution to a very complicated problem.

This is a great wedding or holiday gift that any couple can relate to. Our His Money and Her Money Piggy Bank is sure to get a smile, and maybe even a few groans. You can bank on it!

Keep on saving,

Chris

Chris Hayman

chris@makemorecents.com

www.makemorecents.com

804-360-8337

Susie Hayman is the owner of In Your Business Professional Organizing Services (www.inyourbizness.com).  Susie has been in the organizing business since 2002, and is a Golden Circle member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers) and President of the NAPO-Richmond Chapter. 

It’s easy to become frustrated by rising costs and unexpected expenses. It’s equally overwhelming to go through the process of paying bills.

Sometimes, looking at bill paying from a different, and even positive perspective, can alter the way we view that dreaded routine. The nature of when and how we pay those bills can actually save us time and money.

Using our bank’s bill pay system to pay our bills online saves us the expense of stamps and additional checks; and, we don’t have to drive somewhere to place them in a secure mailbox. It’s easy to set up and there are various options – we can schedule payments each month, schedule recurring payments or automatic deductions, even get e-mail reminders. Also, think of the time we save to do something really fun!

Paying our bills on time avoids the dreaded late fees. How many times have we forgotten or misplaced a bill? Keeping our bills organized and together, and scheduling when we pay them will eliminate those extra unnecessary expenses. Again, having an organized system in place for paying bills, will give us time to do other things.

Paying for what we buy when we buy it is the ultimate and ideal money-saving way to go. Aside from paying those credit card payments in full to avoid interest charges, there are small ways we can save dollars.  Many professionals and service providers (hospitals, insurance companies, and contractors) offer percentage discounts for payment early or payment in full. When we have the cash accessible to do this, it’s a win-win for everyone!

So, are paying bills and saving money an oxymoron or can we accept that paying our bills online, on time and in full or early will save us money and maybe even earn some?

If you have questions or comments, please contact Susie at susie@inyourbizness.com.