Washington, Mich. - Hallmark, America's gifting authority, confirms that "money" is the most popular and welcomed graduation gift sought by students embarking on their new lives. The innovative patent pending "Money Machine™" cash dispenser from Michigan-based Unique Novelties offers a new and novel way to give and receive money for graduations and any occasion where money is given. The Money Machine is a specially designed slotted box perfect for inserting and dispensing any amount or combination of currency, coupons and gift certificates, linked together end-to-end using 3M's Scotch™ Brand Removable Tape, included with each purchase.

Hallmark's research also notes that over 5.2 million people will graduate from some form of learning institution between mid-April and mid-June. The Class of 2002 will receive 67 million graduation cards, with the typical high school and college graduate receiving between 7.5 and 17 cards, most with a monetary gift. Until now, the only way to give money has been to simply place it in a boring envelope, predictable card or traditional money-holder. "The Money Machine cash dispenser stands alone as the only clever alternative," says Dale Wells, Money Machine inventor. "Moreover, the Money Machine is as much fun to give as it is to receive."

The Money Machine is available at select Hallmark and better stationery stores across the country and retails for $4.95, which includes a roll of Scotch Brand Removable Tape. Money saving three-packs priced at $9.95 include three Money Machines and three rolls of 3M Scotch Brand Removable Tape are available on the web for secure purchase at http://www.themoneymachine.biz or by calling TOLL-FREE 1-800-894-0384.

The Money Machine comes unassembled. Simply fold the box together at the top and bottom. Then tape the money together end-to-end using the 3M Scotch Brand Removable Tape. Roll the bills up loosely and place them in the box. Tape the pull-tab to the first bill and thread through the slot on the top of the Money Machine. It's that simple. "Pull the tab and watch the fun begin," said Wells, as he demonstrates his idea of gift-wrap for money. "Just watch the recipient's eyes light up when you hand them a Money Machine and they proceed to pull out bill after bill!"

Dale Wells can be called the "accidental inventor." A successful real estate developer by trade, Wells formed Unique Novelties to satisfy the kid in him and help market his new Money Machine. "Ten years ago or so when gift bags were introduced as an alternative to gift-wrap, who would have thought they would become so widely used and accepted," said Wells. "The Money Machine is no different. My goal is to make the Money Machine the standard for giving money for all occasions!"

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