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Gold coin worth thousands found in Decatur Salvation Army kettle

  • Dec 22, 2025
  • Dec 22, 2025 Updated 8 mins ago
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Gold coin worth thousands found in Decatur Salvation Army kettle

Gold coin worth thousands found in Decatur Salvation Army kettle

The Decatur Salvation Army received a 1926 gold eagle coin in one of its red kettles, which is potentially worth thousands of dollars. 

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