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Rest in Peace
United States
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I actually picked up a ha' penny once. Or, more accurately, a cent broken in half. Furthermore, I looked for the other half but didn't find it!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
20753 Posts |
I would if I could but after numerous operations, just can't bend over easily.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2734 Posts |
Just copper and 2009 Cents  There have been many occasions where the Cent I picked up spared me from getting four back in change... |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1053 Posts |
Always... I have had two notable finds from coins on the ground. One: 1964-D silver dime. Two: 1969-S JFK counterstamped penny.
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Valued Member
United States
131 Posts |
i picked up a dime the other day that looks like the outer layer has peeled off in a few places... I love ground money!
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
18279 Posts |
The other day I was in my local supermarket. On the way in, I'd noticed a penny lying on the floor, but felt a bit self-conscious picking it up with so many people there, and left it (99% of times I do pick up pennies). After doing my grocery shopping, I was using the self-service till. I meant to pay by credit card, but pushed the wrong button and it demanded cash. I wasn't worried until I realised I was a penny short. I rushed back to the entrance and the penny was still there, so I grabbed it, not caring who saw me, and sprinted back to the till and put it in!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3284 Posts |
always, drives people nuts (wife etc) because I make a big deal out of it, just for fun
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Pillar of the Community
United States
602 Posts |
I pick up coins on the ground. FREE MONEY!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2651 Posts |
I only pick up pennies that are "Heads Up"
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Pillar of the Community
United States
8137 Posts |
It doesn't matter if it is a cent or a $100 bill. As long as it is free I pick it up!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2543 Posts |
" find a penny pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck "
Doesn't everybody stop to pick up pennies ?
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Valued Member
United States
477 Posts |
Does a one legged duck swim in circles?
Rick
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21789 Posts |
I used to make a bit of spendable pocket money as a kid.
I would go to the local railway (major) railway ticket office, and just hang around train spotting.
The pavement in front of the ticket office was paved with bitumen.
Passengers in a hurry would occasionally drop the odd coin or two afer buying their ticket and making a dash for the train.
Oftentimes, small silver coins would be confused with silver paper by passers-by, and I would just pick the odd silver coin up for myself. It was a way of providing free ice-creams for myself!
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I don't bother. The cent has such low purchasing power I now just disregard them.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
609 Posts |
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minimum wage ($10.25/hour In the US I'm only getting $7.25/hour ($7.49 CAD)for minimum wage. And after taxes it leaves me with $5.99/hour most weeks  So yes, I do pick up pennies |
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