World Savings Day

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In 1924, October 31 was chosen on the 1st International Savings Bank Congress (World Society of Savings Banks) in October 1924, in Milano/Italy. Representatives of 29 countries, wanted to bring to mind, the THOUGHT of Saving, to the world-wide public and its relevance to the economy and the individual.

The Italian Professor Ravizza declared this day the "International Saving Day", on the last day of the congress.

Porcelain Piggy Bank(Germany, from the 1970's)
Porcelain Piggy Bank
(Germany, from the 1970's)
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