In the early 20th century, piggy bank is popular among collectors. It is also refers as "still bank", when compare to the customary way of banking. Piggy Bank is a name given for coin accumulation or storage container, typically made of ceramic or porcelain. To recover the coins inserted, the bank must be broken open. However, the modern bank has a rubber plug located on the underside.
But why is it called Piggy Bank and not Doggy or Cat Bank? Hmm....
Back then, there was an english word, "pygg", a name of an orange clay. It was used for making all kinds of household objects, including things for storing money. It was later when "pygg" was pronounced like "pig", and the banks were shaped like pigs as a joke. Nowadays, Piggy Bank are not limited to the likeness of Pigs, but in range of animals, shapes, materials and sizes.
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Piggy Bank that I collected....
My Piggy
The Monkey, bought in Beijing Trip (2008).
Too bad, I broke it last year. Ahh........
Angry Whale, bought in Beijing Trip (2008).
KFC Bloated Fish.
Sleeping Pig, bought this in Canada flee market. 
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