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Mark your calendars for August 8 because it's Take a Penny/Leave a Penny Day! This unique holiday has been observed since the early 20th century and is all about promoting kindness and generosity in our daily lives. The concept of taking or leaving a penny at a store counter may seem small, but it represents a larger idea of giving back to those in need. So don't forget to bring your pennies on this special day and spread some positivity and goodwill with every transaction. Who knows, you may even receive some good karma in return!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1909</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>United States Introduces Lincoln Penny</div><div class='timeline-text'>To celebrate the 100th birthday of President Abraham Lincoln, the U.S. Mint introduces the Lincoln penny.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1916</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Penny Tray Origin</div><div class='timeline-text'>General stores in the United States began using trays for customers to donate or use pennies for transactions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1950s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Penny Trays Become Common</div><div class='timeline-text'>Penny trays become a common sight at cash registers in businesses across the country.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div the 'timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Penny Production Changes</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to rising copper prices, U.S. pennies started being made with zinc cores plated with copper.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Online Penny Initiatives</div><div class='timeline-text'>Online drive initiatives are created to gather pennies for charity.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Notable Penny Collecting Record</div><div class='timeline-text'>A man in Texas made news by purchasing a car with pennies he had saved for 65 years, highlighting the value of penny savings.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread kindness with pennies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>On Take a Penny - Leave a Penny Day, leave a trail of pennies around your neighborhood with inspirational notes attached. This will not only brighten someone's day but also spread the message of kindness.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up all your spare change and donate it to a charity or organization that helps those in need. Every penny counts and can make a difference in someone's life.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a penny art project</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and make a piece of art using pennies! It could be a mosaic, a sculpture, or even a painting. This is a fun way to celebrate Take a Penny - Leave a Penny Day while also showcasing your artistic talents.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a game with pennies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather some friends and have a penny throwing or flipping competition. The winner gets to donate all the pennies to a charity of their choice!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a penny jar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Create a jar specifically for collecting pennies and make it a habit to add spare change to it every day. Once the jar is full, donate the money to a charity or use it for a fun activity with friends or family.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes generosity and kindness</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Take a Penny - Leave a Penny Day encourages people to share their extra change with others in need. It reminds us to be generous, helpful, and compassionate towards our fellow human beings.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It helps reduce waste</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By taking advantage of the spare change left behind by others, we can help cut down on the amount of money that goes unused or is thrown away. This small act of sharing can have a positive impact on the environment and our resources.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It unites communities</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Take a Penny - Leave a Penny Day brings people together as they exchange coins and engage in friendly interactions. It's a reminder that small acts of kindness can create a sense of connection and unity among strangers.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The oldest known penny is over 1,200 years old</h3><p class='facts-content'>Dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period around 785 AD, the oldest known penny was a small silver coin called a sceat.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lincoln pennies contain less than 3% copper</h3><p class='facts-content'>Since 1982, the composition of a penny has been 97.5% zinc and only 2.5% copper, which merely coats the surface.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>"One Cent" is the official denomination, not "Penny"</h3><p class='facts-content'>The term "penny" is actually a colloquial term widely used in the United States, but the U.S. Mint officially refers to this coin as the "one cent piece."</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>It costs more to make a penny than it's worth</h3><p class='facts-content'>According to the US Mint, it now costs about 1.8 cents to produce one cent because of the cost of materials and production.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Abraham Lincoln was the first historical figure on a U.S. coin</h3><p class='facts-content'>Lincoln's portrait has been on the penny since 1909. Before that, U.S. coins featured symbolic figures representing liberty.</p></div></div>
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