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No 213 : March 22, 1972

63

The Money Eaters

A collection of all kinds of money boxes from all parts of the world was on display in the Hawkes Bay and Gisborne Savings Bank, recently. A competition was also held for local money boxes and this drew widely differing types.

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This novelty money eater is made from coconuts and took first prize for the largest money box. It belongs to Warren Mitchell, 8 De Costa Avenue.

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This hand-forged iron box is a model of the first bank built in Wolverhampton. It won first prize for the most unusual box and is owned by Mrs Marriott.

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Among the other interesting boxes was this begging dog which literally swallows money.

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The most intriguing of the lot for our camera was this three-combination safe, of French origin.

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