Invented by Eduard Haas III, PEZ dispensers were initially sold as a smoking cessation aid. However, they have revolutionized over the years to become the favourites of most candy lovers. This article highlights the most valuable PEZ dispensers in the world. You could be sitting on a good amount of money with that dispenser collecting dust in the depth of your childhood closet.

The value of any PEZ dispenser can vary based on various factors, including rarity, condition and popularity. In addition, the PEZ market can fluctuate significantly over time based on trends and collector preferences.

What is the world's most valuable PEZ dispenser?

While not all PEZ dispensers are worth a significant amount, some are scarce collector's items that could sell for a surprising amount. Here are some of the most valuable PEZ dispensers.

1. Political Donkey ($12,000- $15,000)

This piece was created as a gift for President John F. Kennedy. It was presented to him in 1961 in Vienna, Austria. Only two of these exist, a Democratic donkey and a Republican elephant dispenser.

2. Prince William and Duchess Kate ($13,360)

This royal dispenser pair was created to commemorate the duo's upcoming wedding. They were sold during an auction, and the money was donated towards the Starlight Children Foundation. Currently, these are the most expensive PEZs sold at an auction.

3. The 1982 World's Fair Astronaut B ($12,000)

This PEZ is believed to be available in only two pieces. One had a white helmet and a green stem, while the other had a blue stem and a blue helmet. The pair was created to be presented to the World's Fair Board.

4. The 1950s Clear Space Gun ($11,211)

The clear Space Guns created in the 1950s are wonderful collectables you can get for any PEZ head. Only two pieces are believed to exist; one was sold on eBay in 2006.

5. The 2018 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ($9,866)

A lucky bidder bagged this collectable on 13 May 2018. All the proceeds from this auction were directed towards the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Only a single piece was made by an Austrian candy company.

6. Foghorn Leghorn ($7,001)

The Foghorn Leghorn was made in 1980 in Austria by Robert McKimson. It was sold in mint condition in 2021 on eBay for $7,001, making it one of the most valuable PEZ dispensers ever.

7. Witch B ($4,500)

Fewer than 25 of these dispensers are estimated to exist. Most of them have a manufacturing flaw involving a missing dispenser kicker that loads the candy.

8. Mickey Mouse Softhead ($3,500)

During the 1970s, PEZ proposed a softhead line of Disney dispensers. Allegedly, prototypes of the heads were made in Hong Kong, but Disney never green-lit the project. Therefore, these gummy-headed prototypes never made it to the market.

9. Purple Lion's Club ($3,075)

The Purple Lion's Club PEZ dispenser is an artefact from a 1962 Austrian convention for the Lions Club. Genuine examples have an inscription on the surface. Even without feet or working springs, these PEZ dispensers are rare enough to frequently fetch over $2,500 at auctions, with one selling in 2021 for $3,075.

What does PEZ stand for?

The name PEZ comes from the German word for peppermint, "PfeffErminZ". The P comes from the first letter, E from the middle and Z from the last letter to form the word PEZ.

How do I know if my PEZ dispenser is valuable?

Check the patent number on the side of the dispenser's stem to see what numbers are listed. Pieces with numbers 2,620,061 and 3,410,455 are more valuable because they were made between 1952-1974, a hit PEZ period.

Are PEZ dispensers worth more in the package?

Yes, they are. Besides being worth more, the dispenser will be better preserved if left in its original packaging.

This article has everything you need to know about the most valuable PEZ dispensers in the world. Although most might not be worth a ton of money, they imbue such a joyful and silly feeling in people that they continue to be traded and sold worldwide.

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