Rachel the Piggy Bank (Pike Place Market)

Rachel is a bronze piggy bank sculpture by artist Georgia Gerber installed at Pike Place Market in 1986 that functions as a donation receptacle for the Pike Place Market Foundation. The statue is a longtime market mascot and a frequent subject of tourist photos and social-media shares, appearing often in Seattle-related memes. Rachel is positioned near the main arcade entrance to Pike Place Market and is a recognized market landmark. Coins deposited in Rachel are collected for community services run by the Market Foundation.