Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Things I Saw on My Walk

The weather in Phoenix has been cooperating. That means the 100-degree days are gone (for a few months any way) and I'm able to get outside without fear of fainting or sweating to death. I took a walk this afternoon and guess what?

YEP! I found this penny in the street. As you can see, it's filthy dirty, but that never stopped me before (and won't again). I also took some pictures of things I saw on my walk. I need to break out my bike. Any day now...

This Found Money FACTS:
Denomination: 1 penny
Year: 199something (too dirty to read!)
U.S. Mint:  Who knows?
Condition:  old, dirty, beat to heck
How many coins/bills found to date: a lot, lost count with the jackpot
How much found money to date:  $9.92 

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Found a Quarter!

Oh happy day! I went to Fresh and Easy today, and while I was checking out, I found this quarter in the change slot at the register! Yay! All of their lanes are self checkout and obviously the last person (or at least a previous customer) fell down on the job of taking their change.

I'm excited! I might just break $10 for the year at this pace. Have you found any money lately?

This Found Money FACTS:
Denomination: 1 quarter
Year: 2007 Utah State Quarter
U.S. Mint:  Denver
Condition:  like new
How many coins/bills found to date: a lot, lost count with the jackpot
How much found money to date:  $9.91

Monday, October 25, 2010

Found a Penny, Picked It Up No. 3

I went to the grocery store yesterday and found this penny on the floor by the coin machine. That seems to be an excellent place to find money so check it out next time you see one.

This Found Money FACTS:
Denomination: 1 penny
Year: 1992
U.S. Mint:  Denver
Condition:  worn, dented, dirty
How many coins/bills found to date: a lot, lost count with the jackpot
How much found money to date:  $9.66

Monday, October 11, 2010

Found a Penny, Picked It Up No. 2

I went to the grocery store and found this penny on the floor as I was checking out. My grandson was helping me and we were on a mission to find chocolate milk mix!

This Found Money FACTS:
Denomination: 1 penny
Year: 1999
U.S. Mint:  Denver
Condition:  worn smooth, dirty
How many coins/bills found to date: a lot, lost count with the jackpot
How much found money to date:  $9.65

Happy New Year, 2024 and So Long, 2023

Well, here we are. The end of another year. I think this will be the end of my found money blog. I think it's run its course, but I'...