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