NatWest Pigs - a good investment ?

PiggyBankCollector

Thanks for the great response to my previous post on NatWest pigs - it seems unlikely that high street banks will ever offer savings incentives that match the long term popularity of NatWest pigs.

Whilst the value of the original five pigs, Woody, Annabel, Maxwell, Lady Hilary & Sir Nathaniel, has fallen in recent years it is worth reminding ourselves that they were 'free' and any 'profit' on sale is a bonus in addition to the function (of saving) that they have provided for almost 40 years.

However, don't forget the subsequent (and rarer) versions of NatWest pigs, which included Cousin Wesley (limited edition of 5,000) pigs, gold Woody (limited edition of 250) pigs, gold Annabel (limited edition of 400) pigs and gold Maxwell (limited edition of 400) pigs which are increasing in value.

One of the rarest versions, the Lombard (limited edition of 100) pigs sell for sums in excess of £750 if you can find one - see picture.  

Don't discount these rarer versions which look like a good investment ?

eskbanker

While that previous thread was at least vaguely relevant to this board, this one is essentially just promoting these as off-piste "investments", in the same way as any other item perceived as collectible - if the savings & investments board ends up clogged with numerous threads for everything from classic car enthusiasts to stamp collectors, it'll become very difficult to see the wood for the trees!

PiggyBankCollector

eskbanker said:

While that previous thread was at least vaguely relevant to this board, this one is essentially just promoting these as off-piste "investments", in the same way as any other item perceived as collectible - if the savings & investments board ends up clogged with numerous threads for everything from classic car enthusiasts to stamp collectors, it'll become very difficult to see the wood for the trees!

Apologies I'm new here 

george4064

I’d keep these types of posts in your original thread, as they’re all on the topic of ‘piggy bank collectibles’. Just like your name