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During the past month I went to a small book sale. There was a much larger one down the road and while most or all of the local book dealers were waiting in line I got an early pick of this much smaller venue. This was the first book I picked out.



Normally the 1996 version of the Red Book has minimal value, but I noticed this one had four small manilla envelopes inside and one felt like it had a coin. I opened it when I got home:



I paid $1.00 for this book. Perhaps it was some kid's coin collection?

This is a first for me. Finding notes inside books happens sometimes, but I've never met anyone who found coins before, especially something as large as a half dollar, and inside such a small book. I think the envelopes helped hold the coins within and spread the bumps out so no one noticed. The place that held this sale does house cleanouts and jewelry, so I'm sure they're familiar with coins. It's just no one bothered to double check anything. Many people had a chance to buy this book before me, and anyone relying on a smartphone or scanner would have passed it over.

So the next time you have a chance to pick up books about coins or currency for cheap, don't pass them up just because they're not a desirable edition. The same goes for books on stamps or postcards. Actually, double check every book you find. Or just double check everything.

Nice find.

Sweet score!!

Enjoy the book as much as the great find. Love the story.
Thanks and have fun.

Nothing wrong with paying 1.05 times face and getting a free book.. Or dollar book with .95 face 90%.. Either way awesome score

I sold this book for $1.00 this weekend at the flea market. At the same sale I found this red book I also bought another $34 worth of books, and so far I have sold $70 worth out of the lot. I have another $100 to squeeze out of what's left, plus I kept a few for my own reading.

What's better than free silver? Silver you get paid to take away.

Great bonus

Lucky!