# Taxidermic Treasuries The 'Piglet Bank' Stores Your Coins in a Genuine Pig Corpse By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-12 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piglet-bank References: [montrealgazette](http://www.montrealgazette.com/life/story.html?id=3806884) & [thecheeky](http://thecheeky.com/?p=26) 'The Cheeky' online store is selling a $4,000 'Piglet Bank' that takes the [piggy bank](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-purple-piggy-bank) concept quite literally. Made from a [little pig](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peter-pigs) that's declared to have died of natural causes, this [taxidermic coin container](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paw-pods-1) is quite the controversial piece. Ryan McCormick of thecheeky.com has confirmed that animal activists are openly up in arms about the 'Piglet Bank,' which has yet to sell. Made-to-order, each hollowed-out 'Piglet Bank' takes up to 12 months to manufacture -- this includes both a waiting game and the taxidermy process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Animal-inspired Artwork:** Exploring unconventional ways to incorporate animals into art, such as taxidermy, can create unique and controversial pieces. - **Controversial Consumer Products:** Creating and selling products that challenge societal norms and provoke strong reactions can capture attention and generate buzz. - **Customized Collectibles:** Offering made-to-order products that cater to niche interests and preferences can attract dedicated customers and cultivate a sense of exclusivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Design:** Innovative taxidermy creations can disrupt traditional artistic expressions and appeal to collectors seeking unique and thought-provoking pieces. - **Retail and E-commerce:** Selling controversial products online can leverage the power of viral marketing and generate strong customer engagement and brand awareness. - **Craftsmanship and Manufacturing:** Mastering the intricate process of creating taxidermic coin containers opens up opportunities for skilled craftsmen to offer specialized and high-value products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Currency Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-piggy-bank-concept.md) - [Paper-Made Piggy Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metallic-piggy-bank.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) - [Charming Creepy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deddy-bears.md) - [Gilded Swine Spirits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistlepig-piggybank-rye-gold-edition.md) - [Viral Hippo Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moo-deng-collectible.md) - [Luxury Gut Health Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-pendant.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md)