This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Pennies Saved Create Big Problem for Fed in Philly
Pennies saved in home jars and piggy banks are reducing currency in circulation as area stores and banks face penny shortages. Federal Reserve spokesman Bob McCarthy urges coins back into circulation while Chris McDowell of a downtown market notes his own large penny jug contributes to the crunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Federal Reserve Bank
Bob McCarthy
Federal Reserve
Chris McDowell