$1.7K Gold Coin Left In Salvation Army Kettle In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL — A generous donor left a 1-ounce gold South African Krugerrand in the Salvation Army Kettle outside Casey's Foods in Naperville.

The gold coin, which is valued at $1,790, was left in the kettle Thursday.

“We are extremely grateful for this donation and want to publicly thank the generous individual whose contribution will make a difference in the lives of our neighbors,” Capt. Joaquin Rangel, corps officer for The Salvation Army Aurora Corps, said in a news release. “The gold coin shining in the kettle provides a glimmer of hope for many in our community during this time of unprecedented need.”