(WJW) – A small grocery chain with locations across the Ohio Valley region wants your pennies, and they're willing to pay handsomely for them.
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, November 1, all Giant Eagle locations will host a Penny Exchange Day. Customers can bring their pennies and exchange them for a gift card valued at double the number of pennies they provide.
The exchange will require a minimum of 50 cents in pennies per transaction, and a maximum of $100 in pennies.
“We are excited to offer our customers a fun way to make the most of their spare change while also supporting efforts to keep pennies available for cash transactions,” said Bill Artman, President and CEO of Giant Eagle. “We invite our customers to check their change jars, desk drawers, and couch cushions to help us

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