Complete Set of Vintage 1980's Wade Natwest Pigs Piggy Banks

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Help! My state pension record has a big hole from the time I was looking after my child: Steve Webb replies The famous clan started off as a simple marketing tool but their popularity fuelled astonishing demand. Within three years, manufacturer Wade Ceramics had produced its millionth pig for the bank.

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In 2019, Natwest launched a campaign to encourage children to save money. As part of the campaign, Natwest distributed 50,000 piggy banks to schools across the UK. It was immediately clear that the new account provided an opportunity that customers really appreciated. Some 1,500 piggy accounts were opened on the first day alone and by 1985 a million pigs had been issued. Today the ceramic pigs have become collectable ’80s memorabilia, valued for their retro charm. Do I need to fit winter tyres to my car now it is getting colder? And what are the differences and benefits to summer tyres and all-season tyres? The six fun characters – Pigby and Friends – are based on the drawings of 13-year-old Kwamina Longdon, who won a national ‘pigs by kids’ competition to design a modern day savings pig. In a warning to those saving for retirement, a cautious investor asks: How could my 'safe' pension fund plummet by 30% - a year before I retire?

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Are the Natwest pigs worth anything? This is a difficult question to answer as it depends on a number of factors, including the specific pig in question and the current market conditions. Generally speaking, Natwest pigs are considered to be of good quality and therefore tend to be worth more than other brands of pig. However, as with any investment, there is always a risk involved and the value of any pig can go up or down depending on a variety of factors. Today’s piggy banks are crafted from of all kinds of materials including plastic, ceramic and glass. Many early piggy banks didn’t have an opening in the bottom. That meant the bank had to be smashed to pieces to get at the money inside. How many pigs are in the NatWest Piggy Bank? Piggy banks are one of the easiest collectibles to identify because they hold such an iconic, and universally known, shape. What are piggy banks made out of? Its height should be 5 3/4in (146mm) and it should be 4in (102mm) wide. It should have the incised lettering of “Wade England” (as should all authentic, Wade-produced pigs), and the NatWest bung should be a good fit. NATWEST PIGS DISPLAY STAND VINTAGE NATWEST PIGS FROM THE NATWEST BANK 1984… Collectable NATWEST Ceramic Piggybank Money Box… Natwest Pigs family x 3 Excellent Condition original stoppers Wade piggy bank

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As top accounts disappear, is this the last chance to bag a one year fixed-rate savings deal paying more than 6%? You might remember slotting coins and notes into a piggy bank in anticipation of the day when it became full and could be smashed to bits (or a bung pulled out). Best easy-access is at 4.35% and leading one-year fix pays 6.01% - here's what the experts predict now. National Westminster Bank, commonly known as NatWest, is a major retail and commercial bank in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1968 by the merger of National Provincial Bank and Westminster Bank….Services. Range While today’s tax-efficient Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs ) don’t offer the same visceral appeal, our porcine pals have achieved their collecting value thanks to the very same commercial imperative – encouraging people to save cash.On a less innocent note, the popularity of the NatWest piggy banks has led to concerns over authenticity. “There are three forgeries of Cousin Wesley that I’m aware of,” says Mr Chown. “You have to be really careful with authenticity, bearing in mind the price they are going for.”

Piggy bank, 1984 | NatWest Group Heritage Hub Piggy bank, 1984 | NatWest Group Heritage Hub

Although NatWest stopped this particular promotion in 1988, another family member stepped into the breach: If you use search engines on the web, he recommends that you don’t type in “NatWest” before “piggy bank”. David Crawford, head of savings at NatWest, says: ‘Many parents may fondly remember the NatWest pigs from their childhood and we hope this new generation of pigs can help teach children that saving can be fun as well as beneficial in later life.’ Will new NatWest piggy banks bring home the bacon? Ruth Reed, Head of Archives at NatWest, said: “When the account was first launched the pigs proved so popular that even the bank was caught by surprise by the level of demand.In 2006 Wade produced a smaller gold Woody limited to just 250 and then in 2007 a gold Annabel which had 400 produced with Maxwell coming in 2008 again with 400 being produced. At the time popularity was low which was partly driven by a change in audience, a smaller advertising campaign but also a larger associated cost. Hilary and Nathaniel were never produced, in 2008 NatWest were adapting to various challenges as part of the financial crisis, it was deemed inappropriate to be continuing the series during this difficult period for the bank and its customers. BUSINESS LIVE: BP misses earnings forecasts; Vodafone to sell Spanish arm; Coca-Cola HBC posts sales growth If you want to save money without being bulky or boring, or if you want to add a touch of fun to your home, a Piggy Bank is the way to go. The Natwest Pigs: A Set Of Five Farm Animals Created In The Late 1970’s