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

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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. Merchant banker pig family by paul cardew (creator of the natwest pigs) – all with original stoppers. 3 children here but we have the other two somewhere as well. Natwest Piggy Banks 4 Pigs. the items have only been stored away. natwest pigs woody and annabelle money-boxesin perfect condition.

We look at the collectable phenomenon, some interesting NatWest Pig facts and look at prices. The pigs were a promotion began by NatWest Bank who were looking to attract young savers to save with them. A family of collectable pig money boxes was created and these were gained by accounts saving regular amounts. Who is the creator of the NatWest Piggy Bank? Wade, an advertising agency, produced a set of five farm animals as part of its Natwest Pigs project in the late 1970s. Sir Nathaniel Westminster, the father, Lady Hillary Clinton, the mother, Maxwell, the boy, Annabel, the girl, and Woody, the baby, all lived together. Wade worked with pigs on their farm in the United Kingdom to produce the pigs. Two of the only two examples of money boxes that feature pigs have been made since the 1980s. The boxes, which are made of wood and are adorned with a pig design, are made by a Dutch company. Large Pig Money Box Browse FREE Natwest Pigs Price & Value Guide. FIND 1000's of Antiques, Art, Vintage & RARE Collectables - each item pictured, described and with it's price guide. The piggies are likely to keep their value too. David Chown, who runs the Official Wade Collectors Centre in Ford, West Sussex, is bullish in his opinion: “The price has risen every year – it’s an excellent investment.”

A deposit of five pounds earned the young saver Woody, the baby pig,” says Jenny Wright, Wade’s collectables manager. Even if you are only a teenager, it is never too late to start saving for the future. What better way to teach kids about saving money than to enroll them in a savings account? Because of their long history, NatWest piggy banks are among the most popular vintage piggy banks on the market. They’re fashionable, bright, and made from high-quality ceramic. They not only entertain children, but they also teach them important life lessons such as saving for their future. If you’re looking for a vintage piggy bank with a lot of fun and educational value, the NatWest piggy banks are the way to go. The Natwest Pigs: Are They Worth Anything? According to Wade over 5 million pigs were produced during the promotion. There was a pyramid of production so there are many more Woodys than Sir Nathaniels.

In 1982, National Westminster Bank decided to launch ‘Woody’, the youngest of a family of piggy banks for young savers, with other relatives becoming available as your savings balance soared.Banks and building societies have given away hundreds of thousands of piggy banks over the years, but one lender, in particular, took the form forward and created a market for its very own pigs. When first launched, it was Paul Cardew and Sunshine Ceramics that were commissioned by NatWest to produce the first run of pigs. There are many opinions on how many full sets were made but what i can confirm is that they are one of the rarest items . In the early days or production Paul and his team were making 10,000 piggy banks a week but this wasn't meeting the demand. With the increase in demand and a request for lower production costs Paul made the decision to end his own involvement, this is where Wade came in.