Take Flight with Pennies from Heaven
Update — October 27, 2026: Local coverage still identifies the sculpture at 6400 Arlington Boulevard, but visitor access to the privately managed office plaza and parking has not been confirmed. Do not enter or park there unless authorized.
An unusual statue of a fighter jet is standing between two office buildings in Falls Church City, Washington DC. What makes this statue different, is that it’s covered entirely in 14,000 pennies.
It was crafted by artist Courtney S. Hengerer in 2008 and was originally meant to commemorate a statue event in nearby Crystal City. The event hosted various works of art centered around planes, as the city was a big player in the aviation industry.
After the event was over, all the artwork had been sold to various organisations, which resulted in the penny statue, named Pennies from Heaven, to be relocated in Falls Church City.
Visitors can come see the unique structure for free. Some might even be able to spot a few odd UK coins with Queen Elizabeth’s face, instead of run of the mill penny. Another interesting challenge is to spot the oldest penny in the collection.
Address: 6400 Arlington Blvd
Falls Church, Virginia, 22042
United States
UnusualPlaces Field Notes
- Location
- Pennies from Heaven sculpture, office plaza at 6400 Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, Virginia, USA (public access unconfirmed)
- Access
- Local coverage in September 2026 still identifies the sculpture at this office property. Atlas Obscura says the on-site parking is private; current permission to enter the privately managed plaza is not confirmed. Do not park at the property or neighboring grocery store, enter the offices, or cross restricted areas. Visit only if the property manager confirms public access.
- Admission
- No separate sculpture ticket or admission price is listed. This does not mean the office property is open to visitors; access permission remains unconfirmed.
- Time needed
- No reliable public visit-duration estimate. Viewing time depends on whether the property manager permits access.
- Best season
- No preferred season is published. No seasonal visitor access is confirmed.
- Opening hours
- No public visiting hours found. This is a privately managed office property; do not assume the plaza or parking is open to visitors.
- Facts checked
- 2026-10-27
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