BROOKS, Alta. – A gold coin that was dropped into in a Salvation Army Christmas kettle in southern Alberta turns out to be worth a whole lot more than a loonie.
That’s because the coin is solid gold.
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The church says the coin was deposited into a kettle in Brooks, east of Calgary, last week.
It was wrapped in a $5 bill along with a note explaining it was worth $1,700.
There wasn’t a name on the note.
The Salvation Army says they’re shocked, and grateful, for the donation.
(CHAT-TV)
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