Penny World Records
Penny Challenges
19 Records
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Most American Pennies Balanced On Elbow And Caught
Kevin C. Murray balanced 51 American pennies on his elbow and caught them.
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Jacob Froats stacked 121 pennies into a single tower.
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Attendees of Nick Gray’s Crafterparty collectively assembled a penny bookmark 36 feet and 10 inches in length. The concept, inspired by an Amy Sedaris craft, was developed by Audrey Evans.
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Most Pennies Fit Into A Closed Mouth
Thomas Sconiers fit 149 pennies into his mouth and closed it.
WARNING: Stuffing things in your mouth can be dangerous. Please use caution and have adult supervision on hand.
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Most Pennies Tossed Into A Glass Jar From Three Feet Away In 30 Seconds
Andy Pelphrey tossed 13 U.S. pennies into a glass jar from three feet away in 30 seconds.
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Tallest Penny Tower Stacked In Hand
Andy Pelphrey stacked 40 American pennies on his hand.
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Fewest Shots To Hit 10 Pennies Using A .22 Caliber Rifle
Doug McManaman fired 17 shots to hit 10 pennies using a .22 caliber rifle.
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Most Pennies Picked Up In 10 Seconds
Tristan Higbee picked up 25 pennies in 10 seconds.
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Longest Time To Spin An American Penny
Andy Pelphrey spun an American penny for 13.8 seconds.
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Tallest Penny Tower Balanced On Forehead
Ashley Shrum built a penny tower 30 pieces tall and balanced it on a friend’s forehead.
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Fewest Shots To Hit A Penny On Top Of A Life Savers Candy
Doug McManaman fired four shots to hit a penny on top of a Life Savers[] candy at a distance of 65 yards.
NOTE: Please use proper safety precautions when attempting shooting records.
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Fewest Shots Used To Hit A Penny From 65 Yards Away
Doug McManaman fired two shots, hitting a penny placed 65 yards away.
NOTE: Shooting attempts are dangerous. These records should only be attempted with proper training and safety precautions.
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Most Coins Balanced On A Penny
Tai Star placed 3,836 coins on a single penny.
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Most American Pennies Held In One Hand At Once
Heath Borders held 371 American pennies in one hand.
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Tallest Penny Tower Stacked Vertically On Top Of A Penny
Josh Bolinger stacked one penny vertically on top of another penny.
Kevin C. Murray 
Jacob Froats 
Crafterparty Attendees 
Thomas Sconiers 
Andy Pelphrey 
Doug McManaman 
Tristan Higbee 
Ashley Shrum 
Tai Star 
Heath Borders 
Josh Bolinger