Any information on cast iron herr esso drop coin bank

Hi everyone, hope you are well and copping in these hard times.
I picked this up in an auction and I'm pretty sure it is a reproduction, but not sure the age and if it isa vintage reproduction as I know they can make it look older than what it is. Also this is the only one I can find online that looks like this condition, usually in new condition and with a yellow head. I have only found a few with a white head and again in new condition. I also can only find very little information on it and the only info I can find is the reproductions are made as a promotional (station giveaway) and has M:BUSCH GMBH at the bottom. The German based company was founded in 1935 and is in automotive parts. The casting is good quality but not as good quality as a real early cast, as you will be able to see from the photos. If anyone could provide me with any more info and maybe age, it would be much appreciated, thank you.

 

They are all over the internet - lots on Ebay. BUT,(Like you stated) the newer ones had a yellow head and there actually was a female bank to go with the male.

 

Yes, I've seen that too. Thanks for your help.

 

Hey! Maybe you have the only one where the yellow painter had a beer lunch and just forgot to paint it? LOL!!