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Back in January 2009, I started something I call the Found Money project. It basically involves me keeping track of the loose change I find on the ground, in soda machines, etc., for the entire year. It's not hard and I don't put a lot of effort into it. I just keep a glass where I put my wallet and throw any found change into it.

In 2009, I found $3.17, after I converted the Canadian and European coins I'd included. I realized I hadn't posted the 2010 total when I found the first penny of 2011 this afternoon.

This year's haul was $3.51 -- eight quarters, eight dimes, five nickels, and 46 pennies.

Date: 2011-01-02 11:24 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] spatts5.livejournal.com
Don't go spending it all in one place!!!

Date: 2011-01-03 02:14 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kybearfuzz.livejournal.com
Hey that is just enough for a twelve pack of Diet Coke with Lime! Good times!

Date: 2011-01-03 02:39 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] mort-83.livejournal.com
You reminded me that I seriously need to take loose change to the bank. I have about 11 years of accumulated loose change in the house. In boxes, some bags, in jars. Up until I moved to Rochester, I always had an apartment with a coin operated laundromat. I got into the habit of rolling coins while waiting for the wash and then getting the rolls converted to quarters for the machines. Since 1999, I've had my own washer/dryer and got out of the coin rolling habit. About 6 years ago, my Mom and sister were here and were bored one day and started rolling coins. When they were done, I think I had close to 300 some dollars. I still haven't taken them to the bank-I have to put my account number on them. Fast forward and I have a LOT more coinage around the place. Its scary.

Date: 2011-01-03 02:46 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kybearfuzz.livejournal.com
WOW! That's a good chunk of change (sorry, couldn't resist)!

The fact you have rolled the coins is impressive. I lack the patience for it and usually pay the 8% to Coinstar!

Date: 2011-01-03 10:54 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] prisoncitybear.livejournal.com
You were Mr. Krabs in a past life.

Date: 2011-01-03 12:22 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] kybearfuzz.livejournal.com
One of my many past lives I'm sure :)

Date: 2011-01-03 07:12 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] itzgid.livejournal.com
Silly cub! Don't you know the IRS might be monitoring this site?

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