Maybe all the discussions lately about pennies, Nickel and Dimed, and change jars filling with found money, made this jump out at me as I was reading through Commerce Bank's annual report:
In 2005, their Penny Arcade coin machines counted a total of $350 million. That's a lot of coins--who says they don't add up!
They make it fun to take in your coins. Not only is there no fee, but you get a freebie if you've guessed the total of your coins close enough. This week I got a coin purse in the shape of their big red C logo. Previously I've gotten jelly beans in a red egg, an opener to undo CD wrappers, and a big red C spring-type paper clip. Also, the coin bank I use at home was a freebie from them, in the shape of a giant red C.
It's nice doing business with a bank who gives little goodies to existing customers, as well as new ones.
Yes, I'm a shameless shill for Commerce. Try them if you can; I'm sure you'll be happy and you'll help my stock go up, too. 
More on pennies...
May 6th, 2006 at 02:56 pm
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At least once a week, they have the kettle corn vendor set up in their parking lot ........and there are little bags inside the bank for all customers to take for snacks.
Just what I need.........associating money with yummy smelling food. I have enough things I associate with food already!!!
I like the gifts your bank gives out so much better!!
May 6th, 2006 at 09:53 pm 1146952384
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