Canadian Oil Companies used giveaway savings banks throughout the years. Advertisements were aimed towards teaching children the importance of saving, but also suggested other uses, such as safe razor blade disposal.  Because several of these banks were non-opening, many were ruined with can openers.

< switch  >      * (update)  A knowledgeable collector tells he has seen                       3 square banks lithographed in porcelain                      (complete with chipping) but was unable to buy                      even one.                     They  were  all in the same attic.

(Right to Left)           -1927-34, Square, 33/4" tall, Boy and Slate.            4 different versions, with or without pour spout            cap and/or pop out cap on the bottom.            Early  banks say Gear Compound on the side,            newer   ones say Gear Lubricant.          -1934,  33/4 "  tall, Boy and Slate,            non opening , 'Savings Bank' embossed in lid.            Says "Trans Gear Lubricant" on side.          -1935-38, Boy and Slate 31/2" tall, non opening          -1938-52, Yellow, 31/2 tall, non opening          -1952-58, White and Gold Ultra 2 3/4" tall -            non opening          -1958-67, there were two versions of plastic            dime bank with removable lid.      This is an American En-ar-co Penn Bank 31/2" tall,  --different on each side.  I am not sure whether or not there is a Canadian version but if you have seen one, please let me know.                                                              Wpf@mnsi.net