* Individual: The record for the most pennies collected by an individual is held by Gary L. Davis of Tampa, Florida, who collected over $2.5 million in pennies. Davis started collecting pennies in 2002, and he has since donated over $1 million of his pennies to various charities.
* Group: The record for the most pennies collected by a group of people is held by the residents of the town of Centerville, Indiana. In 2013, the residents of Centerville collected over $1 million in pennies to help pay for the construction of a new community center.
Largest Penny
The largest penny ever minted is the 1792 Birch Cent. The Birch Cent was made of copper, and it was about the size of a half dollar. Only a few dozen Birch Cents were ever produced, and they are now extremely rare and valuable.
Smallest Penny
The smallest penny ever minted is the 1856 Flying Eagle Cent. The Flying Eagle Cent was made of copper-nickel, and it was about the size of a dime. The Flying Eagle Cent was only minted for one year, and it is now extremely rare and valuable.
Other Penny Records
* Most pennies stacked: In 2009, a team of students at the University of South Florida stacked over 1 million pennies to form a tower that was over 10 feet tall.
* Longest line of pennies: In 2013, a group of people in California created a line of pennies that was over 2 miles long.
* Largest penny sculpture: In 2014, a group of artists in New York City created a penny sculpture that was over 100 feet tall.