Sunday, February 21, 2016

Found Money Blog: $1.20 Found

The past week I found $1.20 in change. The big whoop was finding two quarters in the change return tray of a water machine. They were stuck way at the back. Score!

I think it's funny that I've already passed up my found money total for 2011, when I only found $4.91 all year. Weird. I must have had my eyes closed that year.

Facts About This Found Money
Denomination:  15 pennies, 1 nickel, 5 dimes, 2 quarters
Year:  too many to mess with
U.S. Mint:  same
Condition:  shiny to tarnished 
Total Found Money in 2016 to Date:  $5.91

Monday, February 15, 2016

60 Cents in Found Money

I'm settling into a new house in a new town, and one thing that's staying the same is I'm finding money. Not a lot, mind you, but in the past 10 days I've found 60 cents. 

I took a walk yesterday and found 8 cents:  a penny in a church parking lot, another penny by a laundromat, a penny at a gas station. and a nickle under a newspaper vending machine. Ta da!

Are you finding money this winter? Let us know, please!

Facts About This Found Money
Denomination:  20 pennies, 2 nickels, 3 dimes
Year:  too many to mess with
U.S. Mint:  same
Condition:  shiny to tarnished
 
Total Found Money in 2016 to Date:  $4.71

Friday, February 5, 2016

Found Money: 67 Cents

Since my last post over a week ago I've only found 67 cents. Not much but better than nothing. I found this money in the typical places:  on the floor at stores, in parking lots, drive through lanes, and even a penny in my driveway!

Facts About This Found Money
Denomination:  22 pennies, 3 nickels, 3 dimes
Year:  too many to mess with
U.S. Mint:  same
Condition:  shiny to tarnished
Total Found Money in 2016 to Date:  $4.11 

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'...