When Otha Anders wheeled a dolly full of heavy jugs into his local bank, the clatter of coins turned every head. Known in his community as the “coin master,” Anders had been a supervisor on the Jackson School Board, where even suspended students admired him. At home, his family supported his unusual hobby: collecting pennies.

What started as a small pastime became a lifelong devotion. To Anders, each penny was more than money—it was a sign from God, a reminder to pause and give thanks. “Spotting a lost or dropped penny was an additional God-given incentive reminding me to always be thankful,” he explained. On days he forgot to pray, a penny would often appear at his feet, nudging him back to gratitude.

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Over 45 years, Anders filled five-gallon jugs with pennies, storing hundreds of thousands of them. Finally, he brought them to the bank. Employees armed with hammers, axes, and coin counters spent five hours freeing and counting the coins.

The total: $5,136.14—about $114 per year of patience and faith. Anders used the money for practical needs, a family trip, and donations to his church. His journey proves that even the smallest things—like a single penny—can hold great meaning.