When Otha Anders walked into the bank with a dolly stacked high with jugs, the soft clatter of coins turned every head. Known in his community as the “coin master,” Anders had spent decades working as a supervisor on the Jackson School Board, where even students who were in trouble liked and respected him. At home, his family fully supported his unusual penny-collecting hobby, which began as a simple pastime but slowly became something much deeper.
For Anders, each penny held spiritual meaning. He believed that every coin he found was a gentle reminder from God to be grateful. If he ever skipped his daily prayer, he often stumbled upon a lost penny that encouraged him to pause and give thanks. Over the years, this personal ritual became a way of life. “Spotting a lost or dropped penny was an additional God-given incentive reminding me to always be thankful,” he shared with USA Today. What others might overlook, Anders treated as small treasures of gratitude.