Hoof It On Down To The Bank With Your PiggyBank Express Money Bag

Online, December 20, 2010 (Newswire.com) - PiggyBank Express, producer of hand-painted ceramic piggy banks, today announced three new design lines with money bags. The unique patterns portray wildlife, fairytales and scenes from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tenn.

"We want to make the fine art of saving money fun," said Sarah Pope, owner, PiggyBank Express. Every piggy bank comes with its own money bag with directions to "hoof it on down to the bank" with your savings. "Our banks are designed for children, adults and collectors. We've also created unique new packaging for each series that adds to the southern charm of our piggys."

The banks symbolize the timeless tale of classic goes country as they gain popularity among specialty stores and catalogs across the nation. The banks are made and painted by hand, which is unique in today's world. Pope said, "We've made the classic piggy banks you remember from your childhood available once again."

The new barn series, the company's most popular piggy banks, is available in three sizes. Each piggy comes in its own barn with working doors and a wooden latch. These banks are ideal for teaching children to save their money.

Designed to depict fairytales and countryside scenes, the Limited Edition Series appeals to collectors and those commemorating special occasions. Only 2500 of each design are produced, and each bank is individually numbered. Three sizes of these banks are available in beautiful collector packaging.

At The Piggery studio in Gray, Tenn., the company continuously researches new piggy bank designs. The Artists' Signature Collection portrays these potential new designs. Available in very limited quantities, each bank in this series bears the artist's signature.

PiggyBank Express acquired a collection of molds from the long-defunct Southern Potteries (originally Clinchfield Potteries) that was located in Erwin, Tenn. In 1940, Southern Potteries was the largest commercial pottery in the country. Rising popularity of imports and plastic dinnerware had a negative impact on the hand-painted china business, and Southern Potteries ceased operation in 1957.

Hand-painting is done exactly as it was 100 years ago just down the road from Southern Potteries. Pope said, "We carry on the tradition of hand-painted china in Tennessee for the enjoyment of families for generations to come."

All piggy bank designs in each series are available for purchase at www.piggybankexpress.com.