Too PICAYUNE for You?

You’ve probably heard the superstition that picking up a penny from the ground brings good luck.

Do you believe that’s true?

Would you pick up a one-cent coin if you saw one on the ground?

Interestingly, some people think that a coin as picayune (see definition below) as a penny isn’t worth the effort.

Other people disagree and collect all the coins that they find in a “change jar.” In a year’s time, the money can really add up.

Pennies are certainly plentiful. The US Mint produces millions of pennies each day, and these coins last for an average of 25 years.

So chances are good that you will you’ll find some pennies in your path! Just be sure to keep your eyes on the traffic, though, if you spot a shiny coin while crossing the street.

To learn more about pennies, go to the US Mint website at: www.usmint.gov/mint_programs/circulatingCoins/?action=circPenny

Cool word question of the day: Do you think it’s worthwhile to collect picayune objects?

PICAYUNE: Of minimal value, trivial.