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That Penny Lying On The Ground Could Be Worth $1,000

TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭
edited February 2, 2017 10:40AM in U.S. Coin Forum

Last October, Ally Bank hid 100 tokens around the country and any one who found one got $1,000.

That Penny Lying On The Ground Could Be Worth $1,000

There were 2 found right away in Chicago but I don't see any others. I guess the contest ended 12/31/16, but got extended to 1/31/17 so don't look too hard.

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  • DCWDCW Posts: 7,676 ✭✭✭✭✭

    These things should be collectible in their own right.

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  • KellenCoinKellenCoin Posts: 1,243 ✭✭✭✭

    I will bet one pops up on eBay.

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  • oih82w8oih82w8 Posts: 12,730 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I did not know that there was a "second chance" drawing via 3x5 card, oh well...move along.

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  • cmerlo1cmerlo1 Posts: 7,975 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I live in Austin, which is one of the drop sites, and in all honesty I've completely forgotten about this. Thanks for the reminder!

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  • epcjimi1epcjimi1 Posts: 3,489 ✭✭✭
    edited February 2, 2017 1:15PM

    @TopographicOceans said:
    Last October, Ally Bank hid 100 tokens around the country and any one who found one got $1,000.

    That Penny Lying On The Ground Could Be Worth $1,000

    There were 2 found right away in Chicago but I don't see any others. I guess the contest ended 12/31/16, but got extended to 1/31/17 so don't look too hard.

    More craziness, not surprised,. Ally Bank needs to get on am / fm radio drive time and promote their item.

    Typical TO post. Who cares.

  • thebeavthebeav Posts: 3,988 ✭✭✭✭✭

    They are a nice bank. I've been with them for some years. Very good customer service.

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  • davewesendavewesen Posts: 6,750 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Would they make it through coinstar?

  • rickoricko Posts: 98,724 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I remember this.... none were in my area, so I did not follow it .... surprised there was not more hype and news. Cheers, RickO

  • johnny9434johnny9434 Posts: 29,730 ✭✭✭✭✭

    it would be nice to have on just to have one. fwiw

  • TopographicOceansTopographicOceans Posts: 6,535 ✭✭✭✭

    @epcjimi1 said:

    More craziness, not surprised,. Ally Bank needs to get on am / fm radio drive time and promote their item.

    Typical TO post. Who cares.

    LOL - who is this guy?

  • bestdaybestday Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭✭

    Oldest coin was a 1929 cent on ground outside a grocery store. always look at the coin
    ,.. Best find ....a $20 bill plastered against a fence outside a Home Depot on windy day

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