Gold Coin Placed in Salvation Army Red Kettle

The Salvation Army of Dubuque has discovered a gold coin in one of its red collection kettles. The coin was a $5 gold piece from 1916, with an estimated value of $200. The coin was discovered in a kettle at the Locust Street Hy-Vee. Officials with the Salvation Army say local donations have fallen this season, with kettle totals $15,000 lower than at this time in 2019. The overall fundraising campaign’s goal is $224,000, with $115,000 coming directly from the kettles. The kettle campaign continues through Thursday while a mail appeal continues until the middle of January.