Become a Member

Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member with access to Annual Conventions, Members Only Content, Penny Bank Post Full Articles, Publications, and the Member Directory.

  • The annual convention is held in various parts of the country in June each year featuring a new member orientation, guest speakers, informative seminars and visits to prominent collections of local members. The convention features an auction of usually 400+ quality still banks. All (primary) members will be presented a specifically manufactured convention bank or souvenir. Historically these become most collectable in their own right. The majority of members attending offer banks for sale or trade. A larger selection of antique still banks will not be viewed or offered anywhere in the world annually!

  • The members web hosts a wealth of bank collecting related resources. There are over 150 pages of information that includes old advertisements, patent papers, slide shows, videos, members buy and sell pages, new finds, articles and over 3000 bank images. The Members Web also contains over 10 years of The Penny Bank Post in searchable PDF format and 10 years of convention photos. There are slide shows and PowerPoint presentations that were presented at many of the conventions. The content is frequently updated.

  • Published three times per year and includes informative articles written by members with many years of collecting expertise on all aspects of still banks and related areas of interest. This publication also provides information on annual convention, as well as special projects. It is published in color and with over 30 pages this 8 by 11.5 magazine contains many pictures of banks of all types.

  • The SBCCA has produced a number of publications covering a wide variety of topics relating to the collecting still banks. These books are not available commercially and new projects are constantly being undertaken by the membership. The latest books Cast Iron Building Banks and Painted German Spelter Banks are now available to current members. Once you are a member you will be able to purchase these books along with other club publications. There will be an upcoming book on Safe banks produced by the club in the future.

  • Updated and electronically printed periodically for the members of the SBCCA. This directory includes the history, by-laws, and the entire membership, listed alphabetically, geographically, and demographically. An invaluable tool when traveling to meet fellow collectors worldwide.

Choose your plan

Individual Membership
$45.00
Every year

This membership is good for one person and includes all the membership features listed above!

Household Membership
$55.00
Every year

Both members have voting rights and are able to hold office. Both are able to place banks for sale in convention auctions. There is however only one convention bank or Club project given per this category.

Overseas Membership
$55.00
Every year

This membership option is for members not in the United States.