Salvation Army kettles get valuable addition…again

A 1911 Liberty Eagle coin (worth about $1000) was found in a Florida Salvation Army kettle for the third year in a row. The coin, found among the usual mess of wrinkled bills and loose change, was sealed in a plastic case with a note reading “In memory of Mimi” attached, just the same as it has been found the past two years.

The donation was more than welcome; during these rough economic times, donations to the Salvation Army have dropped about 25%. And this coin was hardly alone. Two other rare coins and even a diamond ring have been deposited in various kettles across the country this season.

Do you donate time or money to charities during this time of year, or any time of year?