Buying Money Tins in the UK: Collection Tin Options and Ordering

Money tins (also called collection tins) from promocan.co.uk are UK-made metal cans sold in boxes of 12, 24 or 48, with the box of 12 priced at £16.98, box of 24 at £33.96 and box of 48 at £67.93. They sit in the supplier's "Charity & Fundraising" category, so they suit charity collections, fundraising events and any setting where you need a secure, sealable tin for coins and notes. If you are ordering from outside the UK, the site states that international orders are welcome but you must contact them for a shipping quotation first.

What a money tin is and who uses it

A money tin is a metal can with a slot for coins or notes, used to collect cash in public or semi-public places. On this site, collection tins are grouped under Charity & Fundraising alongside cocktail cups and cutlery holders, which tells you the intended audience: charities, fundraisers, community groups, venues and event organisers.

Typical uses include:

• Counter-top collection tins in shops, pubs, cafés and reception areas
• Event and bucket-style collections at fundraisers, fetes and sponsored activities
• Ongoing donation points where the tin stays in place for weeks or months
• Re-enactment, film, stage or prop use where a period-style metal tin is needed

Because the tins are metal rather than plastic, they also fit buyers who are specifically trying to avoid plastic packaging and products.

Pack sizes and price per tin

The clearest way to choose is to compare the cost per tin across pack sizes. Based on the listed prices:

The per-tin cost is effectively the same across all three sizes, so the decision is about how many you actually need rather than chasing a bulk discount. A single box of 12 is the sensible starting point if you are testing demand or running one or two collection points; 24 or 48 makes more sense for a multi-site charity, a chain of venues or a large event.

Note that prices shown are the listed product prices. Delivery, tax and any discounts are calculated separately at checkout, and the site displays a basket summary with discount, tax and delivery lines.

Features to check before you buy

The product listing itself is thin on specification, so treat the following as the checks to confirm with the supplier rather than assumptions:

• Locking or sealed lid – for public collection tins, a lid that cannot be easily opened is the single most important feature. Ask whether the tin is supplied with a lock, a sealed lid or a tamper-evident closure.
• Slot size – a coin slot is fine for small change, but if you expect notes or tokens you need to confirm the opening is wide enough.
• Reusability – some collection tins are designed to be opened and emptied; others are sealed and single-use. This affects cost per collection cycle.
• Labelling surface – if you plan to add your charity name, logo or a collection notice, check whether the tin surface takes adhesive labels or whether you need to order printed tins.
• Material and recyclability – the site promotes metal as infinitely recyclable, plastic-free and made in the UK, which is a genuine differentiator if sustainability is part of your decision.

If any of these matter for your use case, contact the supplier directly before ordering rather than assuming.

UK-made, plastic-free and recyclable

The supplier positions its whole range around three claims: plastic-free products and packaging, UK manufacturing, and infinite recyclability of metal. For money tins specifically, that means:

• You are buying a metal can rather than a plastic collection box
• The tin can be recycled at end of life
• Manufacturing is stated as UK-based, which shortens supply chains and supports local production

For charities and public-facing organisations, these points are often worth stating on the tin or in fundraising materials, since donors increasingly notice packaging choices.

Ordering, delivery and international shipping

The ordering path is straightforward:

1. Choose the pack size (12, 24 or 48) from the Collection Tin listing.
2. Add to cart and proceed to checkout.
3. Review the basket summary, which shows discount, tax and delivery before you pay.
4. For international orders, do not rely on the standard checkout — the site explicitly says international orders are welcome but a shipping quotation must be requested first.

Contact details for quotations and questions:

• Phone: 01903 331266
• Email: [email protected]

Before ordering, it is worth reviewing the Delivery & Returns and FAQ pages, since these govern what happens if a tin arrives damaged or if you need to change an order. The site also lists Wholesale Tin Supply and Can Seamers as separate sections, which is useful if you need larger volumes or sealing equipment rather than individual collection tins.

Choosing between money tins and other tin products

If your need is not strictly cash collection, the same supplier covers adjacent uses, and it helps to pick the right category:

• Collection & Money Tins – cash collection with a slot
• Cocktail Cups – drinkware for events and hospitality
• Cutlery Holders – table service and hospitality
• Plant Pots – retail or gift plant packaging
• Empty Sealed Food Cans – food packaging, sold in boxes of 12, 24 and 48 at £16.42, £32.84 and £65.68 respectively
• Self Fill Cans – for filling with your own product

The food can pricing is a useful reference point: it sits very close to the collection tin pricing, confirming that across this range, pack size changes quantity rather than unit cost.

A practical buying checklist

Before you place an order, confirm:

• How many collection points you are running, now and in the next 6–12 months
• Whether you need locking or sealed lids
• Whether the slot accepts the denominations you expect
• Whether you need plain tins or printed/branded tins
• Whether you are ordering from the UK or internationally
• Your delivery address and any deadline, since delivery timing is not stated on the listing

If you are outside the UK, email or call for a shipping quotation before checkout. If you are in the UK and need a small number of tins quickly, the box of 12 is the lowest-commitment option at £16.98.