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CHICAGO SALVATION ARMY GOLD COIN DONATIONSLen Augsburger writes: "In an annual Chicago tradition, the first gold coins of the season have been donated to the Salvation Army." Here's an excerpt from the article Len passed along. -Editor 
The Salvation Army announced they have received two gold coins, worth over $4,000, donated in Waukegan before Red Kettle season has even begun. The Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division said the two coins were donated on Monday afternoon. The first gold coin of the season was a one-ounce South African Gold Krugerrand and the second was a half-ounce $25 gold American Eagle coin. The first coin, valued at approximately $2,750, was hand-delivered to the Waukegan Corps Community Center just after 1 p.m. Monday. The second coin, valued at approximately $1,500, was walked into the Waukegan Corps on behalf of another donor at 3:30 p.m. Monday. Gold coins, like the ones dropped off in Waukegan, help The Salvation Army support families who are struggling to stay in their homes, put a warm meal on the table and provide Christmas gifts for their children. The Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign dates back to 1891 in San Francisco. Gold and silver coins donated to The Salvation Army Red Kettles have become a holiday tradition and the organization said they are grateful to the donors for their support. Len adds: "I believe Tom DeLorey handled a few of these when he worked at Harlan Berk." Tom DeLorey writes: "Yes, and I dropped a few KR's in the kettles myself when I could. One time I wrapped one in a silver Certificate, and when the Officer in the Army who always brought us the interesting and/or unusual gold coins to be checked brought in just the Silver Certificate I asked him "What about the Krugerrand that was in it?" he said "Oh, we know how to handle those." I think it eventually dawned on him that I must have dropped them in the kettle!" Happy (early) holidays, everyone! -Editor
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