A sudden lack of pennies has prompted Erie-area businesses to creatively deal with a dearth of the copper coins.

Fast food restaurants are rounding orders to the nearest nickel, while Valu Home Centers are asking customers to pay in exact change or use their credit/debit card.

Giant Eagle is hosting an exchange Nov. 1, where people can trade their spare pennies for twice their value in a grocery store gift card. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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