Charcoal leather-bound coin collection with gold embossing
Description
Yesterday around 3pm I realized my charcoal leather-bound coin collection was missing from my backpack after I stopped by the Pybus Public Market area on Orondo Ave. The binder is worn at the corners, with gold embossing that reads World Coins 1950-1980 on the spine. Inside are about 60 coins from around the world; the standout is a silver 1947 Canadian dime with a tiny crescent scratch near the date, and there’s a folded receipt tucked between pages 12 and 13. A small red ribbon bookmark sticks out between pages 22. This collection is really special to me—my grandfather gave it to me, and it has huge sentimental value. If anyone found it, please get in touch; I’d be so grateful to have it back.
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