Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Ceramic Ornament
Round / One size
$15.99
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Ceramic Ornament
$15.99
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Mark a place in corporate history with a ceramic ornament inspired by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria. Its story begins with Banco de Bilbao in 1857 and Banco de Vizcaya in 1901, then follows the BBV identity, the merger with Argentaria announced in 1999 and a worldwide brand unification in 2019. These milestones connect Bilbao's nineteenth-century banking roots with international growth and modern change. A distinctive keepsake for collectors who follow the history behind familiar company names.
BBVA traces its history to Banco de Bilbao, founded on 28 May 1857 in Bilbao, in the Basque region of northern Spain, as an issuing and discount bank. Banco de Vizcaya was founded in 1901 and began operations in Bilbao. Banco de Bilbao opened a Paris branch in 1902 and a London branch in 1918, marking the start of its international presence. The two Spanish banks signed a merger agreement in 1988 and adopted the BBV brand in 1989. In 1991, Spain's government created Argentaria by grouping public banks; the entity was privatized between 1993 and 1998. BBV and Argentaria announced their merger on 19 October 1999, creating BBVA. The group later expanded through acquisitions, including nationalized Unnim Banc and Catalunya Banc in Catalonia between 2012 and 2014. In 2019, BBVA unified its worldwide brand, replacing local names in Argentina, Mexico, Peru and the United States; Turkey's Garanti Bank became Garanti BBVA. BBVA is headquartered in Bilbao, with operational offices in Madrid, where its Ciudad BBVA complex is located. Its history also includes international expansion across Latin America, the United States and Turkey, alongside a digital transformation initiative begun in 2007.
Mark a place in corporate history with a ceramic ornament inspired by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria. Its story begins with Banco de Bilbao in 1857 and Banco de Vizcaya in 1901, then follows the BBV identity, the merger with Argentaria announced in 1999 and a worldwide brand unification in 2019. These milestones connect Bilbao's nineteenth-century banking roots with international growth and modern change. A distinctive keepsake for collectors who follow the history behind familiar company names.
BBVA traces its history to Banco de Bilbao, founded on 28 May 1857 in Bilbao, in the Basque region of northern Spain, as an issuing and discount bank. Banco de Vizcaya was founded in 1901 and began operations in Bilbao. Banco de Bilbao opened a Paris branch in 1902 and a London branch in 1918, marking the start of its international presence. The two Spanish banks signed a merger agreement in 1988 and adopted the BBV brand in 1989. In 1991, Spain's government created Argentaria by grouping public banks; the entity was privatized between 1993 and 1998. BBV and Argentaria announced their merger on 19 October 1999, creating BBVA. The group later expanded through acquisitions, including nationalized Unnim Banc and Catalunya Banc in Catalonia between 2012 and 2014. In 2019, BBVA unified its worldwide brand, replacing local names in Argentina, Mexico, Peru and the United States; Turkey's Garanti Bank became Garanti BBVA. BBVA is headquartered in Bilbao, with operational offices in Madrid, where its Ciudad BBVA complex is located. Its history also includes international expansion across Latin America, the United States and Turkey, alongside a digital transformation initiative begun in 2007.
| Heart | Round | |
| Diameter, in | 3.21 | 2.80 |
Product features
- 100% white ceramic construction — strong and durable
- Double-sided print with matte finish option
- Golden hanging string included
- UV-decorated for lasting color
- Available in white or gold gift packaging (single ornament per pack)
Care instructions
- Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Generic brand, two year warranty in the EU and Northern Ireland
Care instructions: Use a microfiber cloth to gently remove any dust or dirt build-up. Avoid harsh chemicals or cleaners. Instead, dampen a cotton wool swab in warm water (just a few drops per liter of water) and gently roll the swab over the ornament and refrain from scrubbing