The last Krugerrand? Note from mysterious donator could signal end of longtime tradition

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – A note from a mysterious holiday donator suggests a longtime tradition could be coming to an end.

For maybe the last time, someone has left a rare South African gold Krugerrand in a Salvation Army’s red kettle.

The mysterious donator has given thousands of dollars over the last 12 years in Metro Detroit through the yearly donation of Krugerrand coins.

On Monday, Dec. 2, a coin estimated to be worth $2,642 was dropped off at a St. Clair Shores Kroger store.

A note with the coin said that it’s their last ever Krugerrand donation, but the mystery donator is hoping other people with Krugerrand coins continue the tradition.

Previous coverage:

• Rare gold coin valued at nearly $2K dropped in Salvation Army’s red kettle for 10th year in a row
• Gold coins dropped into Salvation Army red kettles in Macomb County
• Mystery person drops coin worth $1,300 into Metro Detroit Salvation Army kettle
• Salvation Army’s secret Santa strikes again with gold coin worth an estimated $1,200
• Rare Krugerrand placed in St. Clair Shores Salvation Army Kettle for 8th year in a row