Question:
When counting the money in a Tzedaka box, a rare quarter was found that was work hundred of dollars or more, and was likely placed in the box without knowledge that this was not and ordinary quarter. Can the rare coin be replaced with an ordinary coin given to Tzedaka?
Answer:
Hello,
The coin and any profits belong to tzedakah, even if they don't realize the actual worth of the coin. In fact by you telling this, you would be doing the mitzva of hashovas aveida to tzedakah, by helping them realize this potential profit, and gain.
Best wishes and tizku l'mitzvos
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