# Shiny Snouted Banks The Golden Piggy Bank is Cast from a Deceased Piglet By Megan Facciuolo | Published 2014-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/golden-piggy-bank References: [sneakhype](http://sneakhype.com/accessories/2014/05/golden-piggy-banks-greedy-little-pigs.html) & [firebox](http://www.firebox.com/product/6475/The-Golden-Pig-Bank?via=whatsnew) The [Golden Piggy Bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-white-gold) never got to go to the market, but it does get to stay home -- your home, hopefully. The luxurious gold porker is actually made from the marble cast of a deceased piglet and is [spray-painted gold](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24k-gold-plated-toothbrush) (don't worry, it died of natural causes). You will have no desire to smash this piggy bank because it is too luxurious and will actually look good in your home compared to the usual childish piggy banks that are sold in stores. This classy farmyard animal is extremely detailed, from its body hairs to its curly tail. It may be pricier than your average piggy bank, but it will be worth it when all of your guests are squealing in astonishment at its realistic features. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Luxury Pet Memorials:** Opportunity for companies to create high-end products and services that honor deceased pets. - **Animal-inspired Home Decor:** Trend of using realistic animal sculptures and designs in home decor, creating potential for disruptive innovation in this market. - **Alternative Piggy Banks:** Opportunity for companies to create unique piggy bank designs that appeal to adults and incorporate luxury materials. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Pet Memorials:** Companies that specialize in pet memorials could expand their offerings to include high-end products using unconventional materials. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can explore the trend of adding animal-inspired decor to their offerings, with a focus on realism and luxury materials. - **Banking Products:** Banks and financial institutions can explore alternative piggy bank designs that appeal to adults while still promoting financial literacy and saving. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kintsugi-Inspired Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/penny-piggy-bank.md) - [Digital Currency Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-piggy-bank-concept.md) - [Gilded Swine Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistlepig-piggybank-rye-gold-edition.md) - [Swine-Shaped Bottle Whiskeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10year-rye-whiskey.md) - [Wishing Well-Inspired Coin Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coin-bank-concept.md) - [Solid Gold Character Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-figure.md) - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Pig-Themed Popcorn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pigs.md) - [Plush Guinea Pig Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mama-surprise.md)