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'''Sparefroh'''
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[[File:MOC-Euro-SparefrohB.jpg|thumb|Sparefroh B]]
  
This is considered a "premium" dispenser.
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'''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 the dispenser).  This was a gift or premium item given to children who put money in their bank accounts on that day. Must have coin to be considered complete. 
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Sparefroh is considered a "premium" dispenser. ''Sparefroh'' is German for "Happy Saver."
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October 31st of each year in Europe is World Savings Day, when everyone is encouraged to save money at 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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An advertising character used by banks in Germany and Austria to promote saving.
  
 
==Variations==
 
==Variations==
  
There are 2 versions that have inscriptions: "Deine Sparkasse" (more common) and "110 Jahre Allgemeine Sparkasse in Linz" (the rarer version).
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* '''Sparefroh A''' must have the coin to be considered complete.  There are 2 versions of Sparefroh A that have inscriptions:
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** "Deine Sparkasse" (more common)
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** "110 Jahre Allgemeine Sparkasse in Linz" (the rarer version)
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*'''Sparefroh B''': A new footed version
  
A new footed version was created in 2009.
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==Years Produced==
  
==Years Produced==
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* A: 1970's
1970-?? and 2009
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* B: 2009
  
 
==Feet==
 
==Feet==
No feet from 70s and the footed version created in 2009.
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* A: [[No feet]]
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* B: With red painted feet
  
 
==Patents & Countries==
 
==Patents & Countries==
  
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* A: Information needed
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* B: 5.9 / China
  
 
==Stems==
 
==Stems==
Green
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*Green
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=Other Dispensers=
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==Austrian Promotional Dispensers==
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* [[Policeman Ferdinand]]
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[[Category:Miscellaneous]]
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[[Category:Promotional]]

Latest revision as of 16:05, 18 December 2016

Sparefroh B


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 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

Years Produced

  • A: 1970's
  • B: 2009

Feet

  • A: No feet
  • B: With red painted feet

Patents & Countries

  • A: Information needed
  • B: 5.9 / China

Stems

  • Green

Other Dispensers

Austrian Promotional Dispensers