143-year-old Spanish coin makes its way to Wisconsin humane society donation box
May 5, 2021 10:58 AM Logan Rude
Photo courtesy of the Jefferson County Humane Society
JEFFERSON, Wis. A coin minted more than 140 years ago across the Atlantic Ocean has mysteriously made its way to a Wisconsin humane society’s donation box.
The coin in question? A 143-year-old Spanish five cent (centimo) piece minted under the reign of Spanish King Alfonso XII.
“We have donations canisters throughout our community to help raise support for our animals and we regularly receive Canadian coins or Euro coins that the bank gives back to us,” said Jeff Okazaki, Executive Director for the Humane Society of Jefferson County. “This is by far the oldest and most unusual coin we’ve ever gotten back. It’s quite a mystery to find out who would have a 143-year-old Spanish coin just sitting in their pocket change.”
From staff reports
HELPING THE ANIMALS Stanton Elementary fifth-grade student Mayelee Rawson’s love for animals led her to hold a pet drive at her school to benefit animals sent to the Jefferson County Humane Society amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, dogs and cats staying at the site have new toys, fresh food and other items. Contributed
HAMMONDSVILLE Stanton Elementary fifth-grader Mayelee Rawson has always had a heart for animals, and the impact of COVID-19 prompted her to help those in the shelter.
The daughter of James and Katie Rawson of Toronto spearheaded a pet drive at her school and gathered food, toys and other items to benefit the Jefferson County Humane Society.
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