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Many of you probably have a piggy bank at home - but did
you know where they first came from? Well, many have been found on the
island of Java in Indonesia. This one is over 500 years old. Pigs were
associated with wealth, so they were the perfect choice for keeping your
money safe.
Things to think about...- Can you think of any other animals associated with wealth?
- How did they get these associations?
- Do you think piggy banks are practical?
- Where would you put large sums of money?
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Many of you probably have a piggy bank at home - but did
you know where they first came from? Well, many have been found on the
island of Java in Indonesia. This one is over 500 years old. Pigs were
associated with wealth, so they were the perfect choice for keeping your
money safe.
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