The "Trick Dog" bank was conceived by Mr. Daniel Cooke, an inventor who resided in Camden, New Jersey. On July 31, 1888, he was granted Design Patent Number 18,489.

JOPLIN, Mo. — That $1, $5, or $10 bill in your wallet might be worth way more than its face value.Knowing what your paper money might be worth is all in the serial number. Serial numbers are ...