Electronic money jars and banks, also known as digital money jars and banks, are relatively low in cost and make an interesting gift for young children.  That said, many adults also purchase and use these banks for saving their loose change each day.  It is very convenient to put one near the place where you change clothes at the end of the work day, and you can pop the change into the bank.  It is really surprising how fast your little stash of coins can add up.

Electronic money jars are simple to operate, with the most assembly required for them being the installation of a battery or batteries.  They are light weight which helps hold down the shipping charges, unless you get free shipping on your item.  These electronic money banks are suitable for children at a very young age, typically about 5+ years old.  Boys and girls can share an equal interest in an electronic money jar.  Some parents will acquire a money jar for each child, and then watch as the siblings actually get into competition to see which one can fill their electronic money jar the fastest.

Younger children like to take the coins out of the electronic money jar, reset the counter, then put the coins back in again.  This kind of activity can help stimulate learning about money.  When a goal for purchase is set, say for a trip to the ice cream store, children can also learn that patient savings has a reward in the long term.

The children are always surprised at how fast their money adds up when they are using an electronic money jar.  Some products also come with labels for the jars to write their savings goals onto.  Then they can watch as the money jar fills up to meet the goal.

Electronic money banks or electronic money jars are typically battery operated, and many of them will have an electric display of the money counter.  Note that for most money banks that the batteries are NOT included in the package.  However, once powered up, the electronic money jar offers an advantage over a regular old piggy bank.  In today's world the younger child is very accustomed to the "gadget" aspect of things.  Displays can be LCD or LED, depending upon the manufacturer.

The electronic money banks and jars will usually offer easy access to your savings via twist off lid,  The lid will usually contain the operating part of the money jar.  Some models offer a counter that can be operated to count both up and down (plus or minus an amount) in the case where you know you are going to add or remove a fixed large amount to/from the electronic money jar.  This can also be very handy if you want to make just a partial withdrawal from your bank in a specific amount.

There are themed money jars for NFL football teams, for example.  Yet another company offers a money jar model in 6 different colors.  The money jar also comes in a terrific variety of other shapes and themes, including transformer shapes, bumblebee jars, and many, many more.  Take time while shopping our money jar store to check out all of the great shapes and themes.

Operation of the electronic money jars can require some practice.  The jars have their particular technology that is used to count the coins as they are deposited into the jar.  Most require that the coins be "inserted" into the bank, rather than just dropped in as you would for a plain piggy bank.  This method of the deposit is how the money jar counter device is activated. 

The electronic money jar coin counter can malfunction or mis-count at times when a coin is inserted into the jar.  Your best bet to avoid this problem is to start with a sample of the various coins, and practice depositing them into the money jar so you get the feel of how the counter will work each time.  With a very little practice a child should have no problem in operating a money jar so that it accurately counts each coin deposit.

An interesting and fun variation of the electronic money jar is the electronic toy ATM machine.  Give your young one the training and experience in operating the ubiquitous cash machines that they will encounter soon enough in real life. 

If the old fashion piggy bank still has your interest and attention you may want to consider the electronic and digital piggy banks that are also available.  You will even find "talking" piggy banks here in the money jar store.

Choose an electronic money jar for that unique gift for the young or old in your family.  Here at the money jar store you will find a great selection at both Amazon.com and eBay.