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Hi there... the term "money cat" is derived from the Asian culture. The Japanese have a porcelain or ceramic cat sculpture known as "Maneki Neko" which means "Beckoning Cat"; also known as Welcoming Cat, Lucky Cat, Money cat or Fortune Cat. The sculpture shows a cat (traditionally a Japanese Bobtail) beckoning with one upright paw, and is usually displayed at the entrance of businesses where money is exchanged. A raised right paw supposedly attracts money, while a raised left paw attracts customers. You can learn more about the Money Cat "Maneki Neko" from this website: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki_Neko

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