I was fortunate enough to have been born and raised in the time when as a child if I were given a penny (a real copper penny) I could go to a number of local stores and actually buy a piece or two of candy.
It makes me sad and a little angry that the penny has less value as currency than scrap.
I do spread the word to anyone interested and I do still stop to pick up a dropped or discarded penny.......heads or tails. ;?)
PS. I always drop at least one penny in the tray at the counters if I get one in my change.