Cast iron mechanical banks have been a collectors item since the mid 1800's. They were originally designed to promote saving among children. To make these banks appealing to kids, they were cleverly designed, often depicting historical, legendary or everyday events. Each bank performs a stunt or an action. All that was needed was for a coin to be dropped into a slot, and the lever to be pulled. The banks quickly caught on with children and adults alike and soon became a sought-after collector's item. Today, mechanical banks of yore still have not lost their magic or gone out of style. They are hand painted and painstakingly constructed just the way they were in days gone by. Still a prized collector's item, cast iron mechanical banks also make great gifts, look good on display and are as fun to use as ever. At PovertyBob.com we love mechanical banks and stock as many styles as we can find. Since these coin banks are made available in limited quantities, and the demand for them far exceeds the supply, our stock is always changing. Start collecting these mechanical banks today and make small change count! http://www.povertybob.com/bank.htm Mechanical Bank new <div><img src="http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankunclesamthumb.jpg" align="left">This is a very popular style of mechanical bank featuring Uncle Sam. The bank stands approximately 11" tall and is made of cast iron. Push the button and Uncle Sam takes your coin and drops it into his bag quicker then you can say I.R.S. This will make a great addition to any mechanical bank collection or a nice conversation piece.</div><br> 2008-12-31 banksam http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankunclesam2.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankunclesam.htm cast iron 19.99 Mechanical Bank new Here is a truly charming cast iron mechanical bank featuring a wonderful Santa's sleigh design. Put a coin in the reindeer's mouth, work the lever and the reindeer bows his head dropping the coin down the chimney. A marvelous item to put on your Christmas list. Looks great under a tree -- or on the roof! Measures 7x3 inches. 2008-12-31 banksanta http://www.povertybob.com/images/banksanta2.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/banksanta.htm cast iron 21.99 Mechanical Bank new What a cute mechanical bank featuring a squirrel and her acorn, the one she probably collected and found on the ground as that's what squirrels do. Now she is ready to save it for a rainy day, or maybe a cold winter. Put a coin on the acorn, push the button and the squirrel will drop it into the tree trunk. A wonderful cast iron bank for any weather and season! Measures 7x4 inches. 2008-12-31 banksquirrel http://www.povertybob.com/images/banksquirel1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/banksquirrel.htm cast iron 23.99 Mechanical Bank new Just look at this brightly colored clown performing amazing acrobatics on a ball. Because of its whimsical design and fun concept, this is a very popular bank that has been around since the 1800s. Press the lever and this clown spins around on the ball. Release the catch on his behind and he does a hand stand. There is a stopper in the bottom for making withdrawals. A fantastic bank for your collection. Measures 10 inches tall. 2008-12-31 bankclown http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankclownandball1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankclownball.htm cast iron 21.99 Mechanical Bank new Our brave hunter is ready to shoot at the tree. 2008-12-31 bankteddy http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankteddythumb.gif http://www.povertybob.com/bank.htm cast iron 21.99 Mechanical Bank new No, this is not Edgar Allen Poe's "The Raven." This cast iron mechanical bank featuring an American eagle caring for her young is a charming reproduction of the turn-of-the-century classic. Put a coin in her mouth, work the lever and she feeds it to her nestlings. Her wings move and the eaglets' beaks open. A great gift for bank collectors and eagle lovers. Measures 8 inches across. 2008-12-31 bankeagle http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankeaglemed.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankeagle.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new OK, so that "fish" looks more like a dinosaur than a flounder. (We at PovertyBob.com, sell them, not design them!) Still, the angler is smiling, which means he is having fun fishing for the dinosaur. And you can too! Work the lever and the fisherman pulls up his pole, the dino, er, fish, jumps out of the water and drops a coin into the bucket. A great cast iron mechanical bank. Measures 7x4 inches. 2008-12-31 bankfishing http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankfishing498jump.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankfishing.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new This wonderful cast iron coin bank features a cannon and a specialized soldier called a cannoneer. The cannon actually shoots coins! Simply load the coin in to the cannon, cock it and push the lever to fire the coin into the fortress where it is stored! The artillery bank is a fun bank to use and it looks great on display. Measures 7x5x3.5 inches 2008-12-31 bankartillery http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankartillery1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankartillery.htm cast iron 26.99 Mechanical Bank new This cast iron mechanical con bank features two Masons working hard to build a wall. Place the coin in the tray work the lever and the coin is deposited into the box behind the wall. Add this bank to you collection today! 2008-12-31 bankmason http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankmason1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankmason.htm cast iron 19.99 Mechanical Bank new This cast iron mechanical coin bank features a monkey and an organ grinder put a coin in the monkey's mouth, work the lever and the monkey leaps violently toward the man as if to scratch his eyes out, dropping the coin in the box on the way. Add this bank to you collection today! Measures 7 x 3.5 inches. 2008-12-31 bankmonkey http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankmonkeybank498angle.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankorgangrinder.htm cast iron 19.99 Mechanical Bank new Dolphins the friendly mammals that symbolize freedom, joy and grace. Now beautifully rendered in a fun cast iron mechanical bank, featuring a school of dolphins frolicking in the waves. Just place a coin in the dolphin's mouth, work the lever and it gracefully leaps from the water and deposits the coin into the bank. Measures 7 x 3 inches. 2008-12-31 bankdolphin http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankdolphin1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankdolphin.htm cast iron 19.99 Mechanical Bank new Say "OUCH" and run the other way! All the joys of dentistry are captured in one remarkably sadistic bank. Place your coin in the dentist's pocket (Do you know a dentist who works for free???). Work the lever and the dentist leaps back as if pulling a tooth. The patient then falls backward in his chair in agony as the coin drops into the bag behind the dentist. Sometimes the coin doesn't make it, sometimes it does. But what a great addition to your bank collection. Much more fun than a root canal! Measures 7x3 inches. 2008-12-31 bankdentist http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankdentist1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankdentist.htm cast iron 19.99 Mechanical Bank new The Orient Express conjures up images of luxury, comfort and adventure of yesteryear, when steam trains chugged along the vast network of railroads. Now you can own this beautifully painted cast iron bank for only a very small fraction of the price you'd have to pay to travel on the real thing. Place a coin in the front of the engine, work the lever and the trains moves forward, depositing the coin into the tunnel. A great item, for bank collectors, railroad enthusiasts and nostalgia buffs. Measures 8 x 3.5 inches. 2008-12-31 banktrain http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankorientexpress1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/banktrain.htm cast iron 19.99 Mechanical Bank new We guarantee that this is one ship that won't ever sink! Place a coin on the ship's bow, press the lever and the ship sails forward into the iceberg, depositing the coin into the steerage, um, storage area in the base. And from then on it's all smooth sailing! This beautiful cast iron mechanical bank is a great addition to any collection. Measures 8 x 3.5 inches. 2008-12-31 banktitanic http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/banktitanic1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/banktitanic.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new This terrific cast iron mechanical bank features a girl catching butterflies. Place the coin on the butterfly, work the lever and the butterfly flies up as the girl moves her net and deposits the coin. A nice addition to any bank collection. Measures 8 x 3.5 inches. 2008-12-31 bankbutterfly http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/Bankbutterfly498.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankbutterfly.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new This wonderful cast iron mechanical bank features a mighty elephant. Put the coin in his trunk, pull his tail and the elephant flips his trunk up and drops the coin into his back. Sometimes he makes it, sometimes he doesn't. But what a great addition to your mechanical bank collection! Measures 6x3 inches 2008-12-31 bankelephant http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankelephant1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankElephant.htm cast iron 19.99 Mechanical Bank new Mechanical show Jumper bank. For all you equestrian fans. Place the coin in the horse's mouth work the lever and it jumps over the fence and drops the coin into the hole! Measures 8 x 3 inches. 2008-12-31 bankshowjumper http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankshowjumper1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankshowjumper.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new Here is a terrific cast iron bank featuring a golf theme. Push the button and the golfer swings at the coin. The caddy moves the flag and if you hit it right the coin rolls into the cup. Makes a great gift for golf fans or bank collectors! Measures 8 x 3.5 inches. 2008-12-31 bankgolf http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankgolf1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankgolf.htm cast iron 26.99 Mechanical Bank new You won't ever have to kiss these two frogs... honest! Just place a coin on the lying frog, work the lever and he will kick it off his chest. The larger frog will open his mouth and catch the coin without the slightest croak. A fun cast iron mechanical bank that will make a wonderful addition to any collection. Measures 8 tall x 4 inches. 2008-12-31 bankfrog http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankfrog1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankfrogs.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new A cast iron mechanical bank featuring the legendary Swiss hero, William Tell. His son, Walter, waits bravely by with an apple on his head. Place a coin on the cross bow, work the lever and the coin is shot knocking the apple from his head. And that's nothing to yodel about! Measures 9 x 4 inches. 2008-12-31 banktell http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankwilliamtell1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankwilliamtell.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new The sport that evokes more nostalgia among Americans than any other is baseball. We celebrate America's love of baseball with this fun cast iron mechanical bank. Let our Home Town Battery bank take you back to the game... A hush falls across the crowd, The pitcher gets the signal for a fast ball, he casts a steely glance at the batter, winds up, and throws a coin! Strike 3! You too can have a perfect game with this colorful cast iron bank that is great for collectors, sports enthusiasts, and nostalgia buffs. With this fantastic baseball mechanical bank, it's a home run every time!. Measures 9.25x7x2.5 inches 2008-12-31 bankbaseball http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankbaseball.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankbaseball.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new A cast iron mechanical bank with a hockey theme. Place the coin on the puck press the lever and the coin is fired in to the goal! Measures 9x7 inches 2008-12-31 bankhockey http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankhockey.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankhockey.htm cast iron 24.99 Mechanical Bank new Very cool Policeman on a motorbike bank. Made of cast iron. Place a coin in the slot on the motorbikes fender and work the lever, the bike moves forward sending the coin into the station! The police dog watches nearby . A very cool bank indeed. 2008-12-31 bankpolice http://www.povertybob.com/images/bankimage/bankpolice1.jpg http://www.povertybob.com/bankpoliceman.htm cast iron 24.99