Rare gold coin left in Salvation Army red kettle in Canton Township

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CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) – The Salvation Army says a rare Krugerrand coin was dropped in a red kettle over the weekend in Canton Township.

The Salvation Army says a donor gave away their last Krugerrand coin and called on others with coins to donate. One donor answered that call and gave away their coin on Dec. 7 in a kettle at the Hobby Lobby, located at 42643 Ford Road. Three other golf coins, estimated to be worth $1,721, were dropped in a kettle in Farmington Hills,  according to a news release.

“These generous donations will help The Salvation Army in its efforts to raise $7 million for its Red Kettle Christmas Campaign which funds critical human services all year round,” the Salvation Army said in the release…

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