Become a Member

Find out more about the benefits of becoming a member with access to Annual Conventions, Members Only Content, Penny Bank Post magazine, and SBCCA publications.

  • The annual convention is held in various parts of the country in June each year. Conventions feature a new member orientation, guest speakers, informative seminars and visits to prominent collections of local members. The convention features an auction of quality still banks.

  • The members web hosts a wealth of bank collecting related resources. Information includes old advertisements, patent papers, slide shows, videos, new finds, articles and thousands of bank images. The Members Web also contains over 20 years of The Penny Bank Post and several years of convention photos. The content is frequently updated.

  • Published three times per year, The Penny Bank Post is the club's magazine. Issues include 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 about our 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 collecting still banks. These books are not available commercially and new projects are periodically undertaken by the membership. Publications include: the Pocket Bank Book, Cast Iron Building Banks, Painted German Spelter Banks, Political Banks, and Safe Bank Book.

* Join Online or Join by Mail *

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To Join Online

* When paying online a convenience fee will be added at checkout to cover transaction and processing fees *

STEP 1

Choose a Plan: You can select from one of the following options.

  • Individual Membership

  • Household Membership

  • Overseas Membership

Each is described below in better detail.

STEP 2

Pay Online: Select the “Join for 2025 Online Today” button under the the membership type you would like to purchase.

A new pop-up window will be displayed.

Using your existing member account “Sign in” using the link at the very bottom of the pop-up window.

Once you have signed in you will be directed to a new screen to enter your payment information.

STEP 3

Provide Payment: You can pay online using either a Major Credit Card or PayPal.

The Credit Cards accepted are listed on the screen.

To use PayPal click on the provided link and you will be directed to login to your PayPal Account.

Once you payment information has been provided select the “Submit Payment” link at the bottom of the left column on the screen.

You will receive two auto-generated emails; this first is to confirm your Membership purchase and the other is a receipt for the transaction.

After you “Submit Payment” you will be redirected to the “Membership Home” page where you now have access to Members-Only content.

Select your Membership Type

* When paying online a convenience fee will be added at checkout to cover transaction and processing fees *

2025 - Individual $55 Membership

$58.50 Total with the $3.50 Convenience Fee


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2025 - Household or Overseas $65 Membership

$69.00 Total with the $4.00 Convenience Fee


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Join by Mail / Pay by Check

* When paying by check there is no convenience fee *

To pay by check:

  • Print the Application Form

  • Following the instructions on the form, complete and mail your application with check payment to the provided address

It is recommend that you also create a personal Account using the link located at the top of this page so that we have a record of your contact information. You will need to complete this step to access the Members-Only content on the website.

You will be contacted after your application has been processed with additional information about to access the Members-Only website content.

We look forward to hearing from you!