My daughter was promised a suprise. The thought of getting another toy bothered me - then I saw this bank.It is fantastic. She loves it. She plays with it - it is excellent at teaching her the coins - it tells her what it is when she inserts the coin -, then gives her a little fact about it. It also shows how she is doing against her saving goal. She brought it in to share with her class - and it was a hit with all the kids and her teacher.My only warning is that you will have no change left in your house : )