Are NatWest pigs worth anything?

The offer ended in 1988 and altogether Wade produced over 5 million pigs, relatively few children were able to complete the entire set. Because of this, Sir Nathaniel Westminster wasn’t in great demand and fewer were produced. In present times, Sir Nathanial Westminster is now worth around £60 to £70.

How can you tell fake NatWest pigs?

“You have to be really careful with authenticity, bearing in mind the price they are going for.” 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.

How many NatWest pigs were there?

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.

What are the names of the NatWest pigs?

The ceramic piggy banks of Sir Nathaniel Westminster, his wife Lady Hilary, son Maxwell, daughter Annabel and baby Woody were used by the bank to appeal to kids and were handed out – starting with Woody and ending with Sir Nathaniel – as rewards for children that saved diligently.

How did you get NatWest pigs?

Children received their first ceramic pig, Woody, when opening an account with £3 and as their savings grew, they received the other members of his piggy bank family. If a child managed to save £25 they would get Woody’s sister Annabel, while a £50 savings pot would get them big brother Maxwell.

Are old piggy banks worth money?

If your antique coin bank is in good condition and made from redware or chalkware, you’re in luck. Those materials are often the most valuable due to their fragility. Regardless of the material, banks produced between 1870-1930 are thought to be worth the most.

How can you tell a real Wade piggy bank from cousin Wesley?

The best way to check is to stand the piggy bank next to one verified as genuine and see how they compare. The Wade Collectors Centre has a genuine Wesley for this purpose and can authenticate models brought in by customers. Its height should be 5 3/4in (146mm) and it should be 4in (102mm) wide.

How did you get Natwest pigs?

When did Natwest pigs start?

5 December 1983
The National Westminster Piggy Bank Account, launched on 5 December 1983, was a major milestone on this journey. It was the first really popular bank account in Britain aimed exclusively at children and is still fondly remembered by many 40-somethings.

What is the most expensive piggy bank?

The Royal Mint
United Kingdom’s The Royal Mint, famously know to produce gold and silver coins have brought out the costliest piggy bank in the world. It recently unveiled a piggy bank with an 18-carat gold coating costing 100,000 pounds (around Rs 93,00,000).

What makes the piggy bank valuable?

How much is a NatWest NatWest pig worth?

Price Guide Value Guide of Wade NatWest pigs If I had written this piece when WCN first started in 1996 I would have been putting a price for a set of five in boxes at £300-£400 with Sir Nathaniel selling for over £100. A set now (November 2018) is around a £100-£120.

What are the best NatWest Piggy Banks?

Wade ceramics Maxwell Natwest piggy bank with stopper – SAFE POST… Wade ceramics Woody baby Natwest piggy bank with stopper – SAFE POST… Wade ceramics Annabel Natwest piggy bank with stopper – SAFE POST… Natwest piggy banks Woody & Annabel… Vintage – Wade England NatWest Pigs – Annabel Piggy Bank Black Stopper included….

What happened to cousin Wesley the Wade pig?

The main NatWest Wade Pig promotion ended in 1988 and in 1999 NatWest and Wade added Cousin Wesley as the sixth pig of the series. Cousin Wesley was to promote a NatWest personal savings bond for children which required an investment of £1000. Wade only produced 5,000 or so of Wesley so he is the rarest of the six family members.

What are pig money boxes and how do they work?

A family of collectable pig money boxes was created and these were gained by accounts saving regular amounts. The most famous baby pig (forget Babe) is Woody which was available for investors who opened an account with a minimum of £5.

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