What is a lucky penny? Superstition explained
PICKING up a penny off the floor could bring luck to your day.
They're claimed to be luckiest when they're found faced heads up.
What is a lucky penny?
Like other popular superstitions, finding a lucky penny dates back to religious beliefs.
According to ancient civilizations, certain metals such as copper were seen as gifts sent from gods. These gifts were thought to protect others from evil.
However, you shouldn't pick up just any pennies.
Legend has it that if a penny is found heads up, it'll bring you good luck. If the penny is found with its tail side up, it should be left alone as it's said to bring bad luck.
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The lucky penny tradition has even passed over to weddings. The tradition of putting a penny in their left shoe is meant to symbolize good luck toward their future marriage.
Are other coins meant to be good luck?
In various parts around the world, coins can bring good luck depending on where they're placed to what type of coin they are.
In Rome, the Trevi Fountain is famous for collecting millions of coins a year. The legend says that if you face your back toward the fountain and toss a coin over your left shoulder, it should bring you good luck and fortune.
In the United States, many people believe that silver dollars are a sign of good luck. People who receive a silver dollar often keep it in their wallets instead of spending it.
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According to Chinese culture, Ch'an Chu, also known as the lucky money toad, sits on the shelves of many homes.
The toad is meant to have a gold coin in their mouth to bring wealth and protect against financial hardships.
What are other superstitions that bring good luck?
Superstitions can either cause people bad luck or like the penny, bring good luck.
Here are some other superstitions that are meant to bring good luck:
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