why did piggy banks become popular? Why were pigs used instead of other animals or figures?

Question

why did piggy banks become popular? Why were pigs used instead of other animals or figures?

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Answer 1

Because they’re a round animal, so the vessel can hold more change. If fish or snakes were used instead, their narrow shape would restrict the quantity of money you could store in it.

Answer 2

Honestly, this is a great question. Iv never wondered this but couldn’t wait to read the answer.

Answer 3

before it was used to make footballs, pigskin was used to make small satchels, which were often used as coin purses. one thing led to another…