Small but mighty — you're the Penny!

Ah, the Penny. Humble, everywhere, and somehow always ending up in a jar on someone's dresser never to be spent. That's you, and honestly? There's a lot going on here.

You are the most recognized person in any room, yet perpetually underestimated. People say things like "oh, it's just a penny" while simultaneously never throwing you away. They keep you around. They toss you into fountains and make wishes on you. That's not nothing. That's actually a lot of power for someone who costs less than a cent to make.

Lincoln is on your face, which means you are technically associated with one of the most beloved figures in American history. Feel free to bring that up whenever someone tries to dismiss you at a dinner party.

The copper aesthetic is giving warm, approachable, slightly vintage. You are not flashy like a quarter, and you are definitely not smug like a nickel who thinks he's bigger than he is. You are consistent, classic, and present in literally every transaction whether anyone notices or not.

Some people think you should be discontinued. Those people are wrong, and deep down they know it. You've outlasted every argument against you. Respect.