How many coins does the United States produce in a year?
In 2004, the United States Mint produced approximately 13.6 billion coins for general circulation.1
When were the first Canadian coins made?
In 1858 and were larger than today, a little larger than a 25 cent piece (quarter). The high price of copper forced a reduction to the current size in 1920.1
What is the average life of a coin?
In the U.S., thirty years 1, in Canada 20 years.1
How many pennies give a family in Burkino Faso enough corn for a day?
66 Canadian pennies or 50 U.S. pennies.1
How many pennies provide a chicken to a family in the Ukraine?
150 Canadian pennies and 110 U.S. pennies.1
How many pennies provide an HIV test in Tanzania?
120 Canadian pennies and 100 U.S. pennies.1
Penny Power raises money for MCC projects of peace, relief and development around the world.