-Penny Pineapple Bank- mechanical bank 1960

This whimsical mechanical bank, titled "-Penny Pineapple Bank-", was created by Thomas M. Imswiler in 1960. The bank features a smiling, anthropomorphic pineapple wearing a blue and red shirt, a large gold star emblazoned with "50th" on the chest, and a green pineapple top. Its cheerful expression and playful design make it a popular collectible, embodying the spirit of mid-century American kitsch. The bank is currently on display at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.