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I would like to say something else on this subject the kids where I live through pennies in the street as if they were garbage we dont have that any more since the kids from Aussie have moved in at least they respect monies I think the kids to day do not know how hard you have to work for it in India you wouldnt find a Half pennie let alone a pennie

certainly would colect enough of them you will have a pound and for my USA friends a $ never look a gift horse in the mouth ( where did that saying come from!)

Due to the effect of inflation, I've raised the minimum stoop bar to a nickel.

I have a large jar of them, don't know what there good for?

If my back was up to the task, sure I would. But, if my back wasn't doing so good, I might leave it for someone else to pick up. Although the other day when I was at the end of the driveway and found a five dollar bill laying on the ground, I knew I wasn't going to leave it there regardless of how my back felt. It was my lucky omen I guess, as shortly after that I played a couple of scratch tickets and won $100.00. 

Yes I do - always believe it is good luck and as said look after the pennies and the pounds will look afer themselves. I'm ridiculous - I always feel it wants to be picked up.

Yes I will And found one today,,  And it made me some more  money today!!

yes who wouldnt

For you senior citizens who bend down to pick up pennies, make sure you don't hurt your back.  Consider the pros and cons:

Pros: zero amount of investment yields 1 cent, a seemingly infinite return on investment..

Cons: Back injury: surgery = $18,000 ($1200 with insurance);  eat jello and chicken broth for a week at the hospital; have to face angry nurses; 2 months of physical therapy;  and walk with a cane.

I did the math.  The one cent gain is tempting.  However, I think you should leave the penny alone.

Similarly, it would be a waste of time for Bill Gates to pick up a $1000 bill.  I know you all are going to kill me for stating this.

Colleen

I agree with this. It makes very good sense.

wow......53 answers and still growing, good question.......just like the answers to this question, pennies do accumulate......so yes i would !!!

A penny for your thoughts?

sometimes i do , and not.

Sure, if you pick up enough of them, they'll make DOLLARS !!!!!!!!

I have a friend who always hands me the money that he picks up.  He says that you are SUPPOSED to do that as a kindness to your friends.  It's a nice little habit, I think.  I'm waiting for him to come across a $100.00 bill.  Oh, BTW...it's supposed to go both ways, so if I find the $100.00 bill, I should.....hmmmm       LOL

found two   today in two different  places... I keep this up I wouldn't have to work...  Just walk alot!

Ducky

Then you could write a book..."Get Rich While Exercising".

Yes

Anyone interested in a job?............. I pay cash ( in pennies ).

yes.

Found another one today.  I keep this up I can hire some help to help find some more!

absolutely

This is a great question... I found one while going to buy coffee for my friends two Saturdays ago... I put it in my shoe.  That day was blessed and every day ever since.... find a penny, pick it up and all day long you will have good luck!