penny
Feb 17 2008, AP

A penny saved is not necessarily just a penny earned: One man’s collection of rare American cents has turned into a $10.7 million auction windfall.The collection of 301 cents featured some of the rarest and earliest examples of the American penny,...

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In this photo provided by American Express OPEN, filmmaker Spike Lee, and director/actress Penny Marshall discuss opportunities and challenges for film industry entrepreneurs, Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in New York. The full discussion will later be...