Found
Found Coins in New York City
Outside Grand Central Terminal
Found
listing
Posted
about 9 hours
ago
Description
Hi, I'm Alex Carter. I found a pouch of coins outside Grand Central Terminal around 11:45 AM on Wednesday, after stepping out of the subway hall. The pouch holds pennies, nickels, and a few foreign coins, tucked inside a worn zipper pouch with a frayed pull tag. I kept it in my bag and asked nearby staff what to do. The coins look like someone saved for a bus fare or a quick coffee; there’s a crumpled receipt folded inside too. I’m posting here because I want the owner to be reunited with their money. I’ll keep it safe here until the owner claims it on the site.
Approximate found location
Outside Grand Central Terminal
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