Fire Company Coin Toss Turns Up Medallion In Point Pleasant Beach

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ — A coin toss fundraiser turned up a coin with a much different value on Saturday, and the Point Pleasant Beach Fire Company 2 is hoping to get it back to its rightful owner.

The fire company, in a post on its Facebook page, shared a photo of the medallion found among the coins received during the fundraiser at the Route 35 bridge.

In a coin toss fundraiser, members of the fire company hold out buckets or fire boots to vehicles stopped for a red traffic signal, and people toss in whatever they feel like, from change in their pockets or purses to dollar bills.

The coin has an inscription that reads: "To my son never forget that I love you forever" with a heart, and around the perimeter of the coin it reads "I hope you believe in yourself as much as I believe in you."

The post does not say what, if anything, is on the reverse side of the coin.

"As we were reviewing all donations received, we came across this coin," the post said. " We think this may have been donated accidentally, as this coin might hold some sentimental value to the original owner."

The fire company said the owner can send them a message on Facebook, or contact the fire company by email at station43ppb@gmail.com to arrange to for its return.

The fire company also thanked everyone for their donations to the fundraiser: "Thank you all for the participation today."