Friday, November 26, 2010

Even More Canadian Money and Some US money too!

Since my last post were I shared that I had found more (Canadian) cents, nickels, dimes, loonies, and quarters , I've found a total of 164 cents, 11 nickels, 13 dimes, 2 loonies, and 5 quarters. I also found a US quarter and US nickel. This gives a lucky found change total of $6.74CAN plus $0.30USD.

Total Found Change Since Last Post: $6.74CAN + $0.30USD
Total Recorded 2010: $88.26CAN + $0.30USD + €0.06 + £0.01 + 1.00Mex$
Grand Total Since Recording January 19, 2009: $106.02CAN + $6.74CAN + $0.30USD + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$= $112.76CAN + $0.30USD + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$.

QUESTION: Since we are nearing the end of the year, have you found more or less lucky found money this year? Please share why you think you have found more or less lucky money this year compared to years past in the comments section of this post.

P.S. - If you find Canadian coins regularly, you should look at this checklist of Canadian coins that may be valuable.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

More found money of cents, nickels, dimes, loonies, and quarters

Since my last post were I shared that I had found a Canadian Five Dollar bill, I've found a total of 76 cents, 3 nickels, 5 dimes, 2 loonies, and 1 quarter for a total found change of $3.66.

Total Found Change Since Last Post: $3.66
Total Recorded 2010: $81.52 + €0.06 + £0.01 + 1.00Mex$
Grand Total Since Recording January 19, 2009: $102.36 + $3.66 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$= $106.02 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$.

QUESTION: How much found change have you found this year so far? Please share your experiences in the comments section of this post.

P.S. - If you've found a lot of found change, you may have enough to invest back into a hobby such as music.

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Lucky Five Dollar Canadian Bill!

Since my last post ("A lucky Ten Dollar Canadian Bill and More!") on August 21, 2010, I've found another lucky Canadian bill - this time a $5.00CAN bill. I also found one loonie ($1.00CAN coin), two lucky quarters ($0.25CAN coin), eight dimes ($0.10CAN coin), 3 nickles ($0.05CAN coin), and 113 lucky pennies (0.01CAN coins)! This give me a total of $8.58 in found lucky money over the last 26 days and daily lucky found money average of $8.58/26 = (approx.) $0.33 per day. Wonderful! :)

Total Found Change Since Last Post: $8.58
Total Recorded 2010: $77.86 + €0.06 + £0.01 + 1.00Mex$
Grand Total Since Recording January 19, 2009: $93.78 + $8.58 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$= $102.36 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$.

I've now found over $100 in lucky change in LESS than 2 years. Neat!

QUESTION: What is the most interesting piece of found money you've discovered this year and why? Please share your experiences in the comments section of this post.

P.S. - You can find out more about paper money or coins by checking various numismatic guides - if you are fortunate, you can find these at your local public library.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

A lucky Ten Dollar Canadian Bill and More!

Since my last post ("More Good Fortune - Lucky Bills and Coins" on August 19, 2010, I've found another lucky Canadian bill - this time a $10.00 bill. I also found a lucky quarter and 12 lucky pennies. I also found a five cent Canadian Tire bill, but I won't count this as real tender [laugh] ;) The Canadian Tire money aside, my daily lucky found money average over the last 3 days has been $10.37/3 = (approx.) $3.46. Wonderful! :)

Total Found Change Since Last Post: $10.37
Total Recorded 2010: $69.28 + €0.06 + £0.01 + 1.00Mex$
Grand Total Since Recording January 19, 2009: $83.41 + $10.37 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$= $93.78 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$.

QUESTION: How many lucky found bills have your found so far in 2010? Please share your experiences in the comments section of this post.

P.S. - One often has more luck finding stray coins and bills in highly populated urban areas. You can also see a lot of graffiti and mural art in such places.

Thursday, August 19, 2010

More Good Fortune - Lucky Bills and Coins

Since my last post, I've found a (Canadian) $5.00 bill, two twoonies ($2.00CAN coins), one quarter ($25.00CAN), ten dimes ($0.10CAN coins), two nickles ($0.05CAN coins), and 42 lucky pennies ($0.01CAN coins) for a total of $10.67 over the course of 18 days for a daily lucky found money average of approximately $0.56. Nice :)

Total Found Change Since Last Post: $10.67
Total Recorded 2010: $58.91 + €0.06 + £0.01 + 1.00Mex$
Grand Total Since Recording January 19, 2009: $72.74 + $10.67 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$= $83.41 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$.

QUESTION: How does your performance in finding lucky found money in 2010 compare to your performance in 2009? Please share your experiences in the comments section of this post.

P.S. - Are you a romantic? If so, you will be interest in a brand new site I've created called Romance For Love.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Recent Lucky Found Coins

Since my last post on my lucky found coin and money finds earlier in July, I have found 84 pennies (Canadian one cent coins), 13 dimes (Canadian ten cent coins), 3 nickles (Canadian five cent coins), and 2 quarters (Canadian twenty-five cent coins) for a total lucky found change of $2.79. Yahoo!

Total Found Change Since Last Post: $2.79
Total Recorded 2010: $48.24 + €0.06 + £0.01 + 1.00Mex$
Grand Total Since Recording January 19, 2009: $$69.95 + $2.79 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$= $72.74 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$.

QUESTIONS: How do you use your lucky found change? Do you use it to expand your good fortune, and if yes, how? Please share your thoughts in the comments section of this post.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Lucky Money: Coins and Bills

Since my last post, I've exceeded my lucky found change total from 2009 - and there are still five more months of the year left! :) Since my last post on my lucky found change finds on June 25, 2010, I've found a total of $28.74 in lucky found coins & bills, plus one Mexican peso. Here's the breakdown: 1 x $20.00 bill, 1 x $5.00 bill, 1 x $2.00 (toonie - two dollar Canadian coin), 2 x $0.25 (quarter), 6 x $0.10 (dime), 64 x 0.01 (lucky pennies), 1 x 1.00Mex$ (Mexican peso). Not a bad haul! :)

Total Found Change Since Last Post: $28.74 + 1.00Mex$
Total Recorded 2010: $45.45 + €0.06 + £0.01 + 1.00Mex$
Grand Total Since Recording January 19, 2009: $41.21 + $28.74 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$= $69.95 + £0.31 + €0.06 + 1.00Mex$.

QUESTION: What has been your largest lucky found coin or bill find? Please share the details of your exciting finds in the comment section of this post.

P.S. -- Over the last month, after coming home from my walks, errands, and other business that allows me to find lucky money, I've been enjoying organic fruit sorbet or sherbets.