Good Fortune

Yesterday I emptied the piggy bank to dig out quarters for a newspaper and I found a gem. Well, not an actual gem, I found a penny. Not just any penny though, a 1937 Wheat Penny. It was the backside of the penny that piqued my interest. I have always been interested in the years of coins and was pleased when I saw how old it was. I like seeing old coins. I thought it was just good luck finding it and was planning on keeping it around for a while just because it was from 1937. After doing some research, I found out there was more reason to keep it than just that.

It turns out that this penny, that clearly labels itself as being one cent, is valued at 25 cents. While it still cannot buy me much, being valued at 25 times what it was intended to be is quite awesome. Now I have more reason to keep it around. I am not a coin collector. I briefly kept the state quarters around. I usually just find an odd coin or old coin and keep it around longer by not spending it right away.

I cannot say how long this Wheat Penny will last. I will keep it out of the piggy bank and in plain view. After all, I am taking this as a sign that a good week is ahead.

Until tomorrow, may good fortune seek you.

Skate