Otha Anders, a Louisiana teacher, began collecting pennies in the late 1960s as a personal, spiritual practice rather than for financial gain. For Otha, each penny was a reminder to pause and offer gratitude, making his collection deeply meaningful. Over the years, his hobby grew from filling five water jugs to amassing 15 five-gallon containers. When the collection became too large to store safely at home, Otha moved it to a bank for security. Despite its financial value, the collection’s spiritual significance remained far more important to him.
