Idaho Banking Company, KBOI Radio and mybullfrog.com have joined together to raise funds for the Snake River Stampede Tough Enough for Pink campaign. This campaign is an awareness and fundraising program dedicated to providing local funding for breast cancer awareness, education, mammograms, support, and diagnosis. With your help, we hope to raise One Million pennies in support of this great cause.

We welcome your donations at any of our locations. Donations will also be accepted during the following events: June 12 Eagle Fun Days, June 13 Parma Old Forte Boise Days, June 19 Meridian Dairy Days, June 20 Emmett Cherry Festival, June 26 Weiser Fiddlers Festival, July 2 – Idaho Banking Company Fairview location – 4th of July Weekend, July 11 Nyssa Thunder Egg Days, and July 15 Snake River Stampede (watch for the KBOI remote broadcast station).

Penny Fun Facts

• How much is a million pennies? A: $10,000.00
• How much does a million pennies weigh? A: 5,511 lbs (8.9oz)
• More than two-thirds of all coins produced by the U.S. Mint are pennies.
• There have been 11 different designs featured on the penny.
• The average penny lasts 25 years.
• The penny was the only coin to feature an image of the same president on both sides of the coin, until the New Jersey state quarter came along in 1999 bearing an image of Washington, (among others,) on the reverse.
• In 1943, the coin's composition was changed to zinc-coated steel. This change was only for the year 1943 and was due to the critical use of copper for the war effort.
• The original small copper cent was released in 1864. It featured an Indian Head on the front and Olive Wreath on the back.
• The most "expensive" penny is a rare one minted in 1793. Only four are known to exist today and their worth is estimated at more than $275,000.
• The average American household has $93.75 worth of pennies stashed in jars, empty 5 gallon water bottles, lost behind sofa cushions, and stashed in old purses… here's your chance to help someone with your loose change!