Push penny
English custom / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Push penny was a long-observed custom at Durham Cathedral in England which occurred three days in the year. During this tradition money was thrown into the crowd on the college-yard.[1][2] The event occurred annually on 30 January, 29 May, and 5 November, respectively the anniversaries of King Charles' death, Oak Apple Day, and Guy Fawkes Night.[3][1] They would throw out 20 shillings of copper to the people on the yard.[4]