Money Box

A Money box is used to store money. It is usually given by parents to small children to inculcate the habit of saving money. The money boxes are generally used to store money of smaller denominations like coins. Some of these money boxes are equipped with lock and keys so as to secure the money kept inside. A few of the money boxes have to be broken to access the money inside. Such money boxes help parents to keep control over the kid’s money boxes. The money boxes are available in various sizes and colours.

The money boxes are available in different themes like cars, trains, animals, fantasy, shoes, comic book characters, cartoon characters etc. Animal money boxes in shape of mouse, lions, giraffes, tigers, frogs, dragons and pigs are highly popular among children. Special money boxes for boys include designs like taxis, plane, football, cars, bikes and skulls. Different designs of girls’ money boxes include handbags, stiletto, fairies and dolls, etc. Special money boxes are also created for new born babies. Some money boxes for baby are silver-plated portraying an elegant look.

Money boxes are made using materials like plastic, glass, wood, silver and cast iron. Cast iron money boxes are quite popular as they are sturdy and durable. Child money boxes make a perfect gift for birthdays and other joyous occasions as they discipline the kids from an early age. Antique money boxes are a collectors item as they are rare and reminiscence of by-gone era.