Sparefroh

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.