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'''Sparefroh''' is | |||
'''Sparefroh''' is German for "Happy Saver." | |||
=Dispenser Information= | =Dispenser Information= | ||
Sparefroh is German for "Happy Saver." October 31st of each year in Europe is World Savings Day when everyone is encouraged to save money at the banks, which is why there is a coin glued to the front of version A. | Sparefroh is considered a "premium" dispenser. "Sparefroh" is German for "Happy Saver." October 31st of each year in Europe is World Savings Day when everyone is encouraged to save money at the banks, which is why there is a coin glued to the front of version A. The dispenser was a gift or [[:Category:Promotional|promotional]] item given to children who put money in their bank accounts on that day. | ||
==Based on== | ==Based on== | ||
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==Variations== | ==Variations== | ||
'''Sparefroh A''' must have the coin to be considered complete. | |||
There are 2 versions of Sparefroh A that have inscriptions: | There are 2 versions of Sparefroh A that have inscriptions: | ||
* "Deine Sparkasse" (more common) | * "Deine Sparkasse" (more common) | ||
* "110 Jahre Allgemeine Sparkasse in Linz" (the rarer version) | * "110 Jahre Allgemeine Sparkasse in Linz" (the rarer version) | ||
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==Feet== | ==Feet== | ||
[[No feet]] from 1970s | * [[No feet]] from 1970s | ||
* Footed version created in 2009. | |||
==Patents & Countries== | ==Patents & Countries== | ||
Revision as of 19:08, 24 November 2016
Sparefroh is German for "Happy Saver."
Dispenser Information
Sparefroh is considered a "premium" dispenser. "Sparefroh" is German for "Happy Saver." October 31st of each year in Europe is World Savings Day when everyone is encouraged to save money at the banks, which is why there is a coin glued to the front of version A. The dispenser was a gift or promotional item given to children who put money in their bank accounts on that day.
Based on
An advertising character used by banks in Germany and Austria to promote saving.
Variations
Sparefroh A must have the coin to be considered complete. There are 2 versions of Sparefroh A that have inscriptions:
- "Deine Sparkasse" (more common)
- "110 Jahre Allgemeine Sparkasse in Linz" (the rarer version)
Sparefroh B
A new footed version was created in 2009.
Years Produced
1970s and 2009
Feet
- No feet from 1970s
- Footed version created in 2009.
Patents & Countries
Revision B: 5.9 China
Stems
Green. Revision B has feet that are painted red.
