Have you ever imagined finding hidden treasure in the basement of an old house? Because that’s exactly what happened to a family in Los Angeles, United States, and the discovery completely changed their lives.
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Cleaning makes 1 million cents
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John Reyes, a 41yearold real estate agent, and his wife Elizabeth were cleaning out the basement of the old house they inherited. Built in the mid20th century, the house has a rich history, but what they found was even more surprising: more than 1 million hidden copper cents.
The story begins when Reyes’ fatherinlaw Fritz died and his brother left home. This passed ownership to their three children, including John’s wife. For a year, the family dedicated a few days a month to organizing the place and clearing out the belongings accumulated over half a century.
However, everyone avoided exploring the basement. When they finally decided to take up the challenge, a big surprise awaited them. Reyes and his wife’s cousin ventured into the filth of the basement, removed the items and began cleaning the tightest spaces. It was then that John found a “very heavy” carpet that he believes was laid by his fatherinlaw to block access to the precious coins.
Coins found from several financial institutions
They discovered numerous sacks of coins from various financial institutions, most from Bank of America, but also from other banks that have since been dissolved. The family suspects that Elizabeth’s father hid everything for his children to find in the future. The treasure found has an estimated value of at least US$10,000 (approx. R$48,000), but experts believe it could reach US$1 million (approx. R$4.8 million).
After the exciting discovery, the family recalled the tips Fritz gave about the mystery. He always told his children to be patient and clean the house when the time came.
But what to do with so many coins?
Reyes tried to look for a bank branch, but the manager told him there was no room in the safe to keep them. Other attempts also failed. It was then that the real estate agent decided to share the story with local TV stations.
After an exciting report, hundreds of interested parties came forward with suggestions to buy the collection. Reyes said he is already in negotiations with a serious buyer who has offered US$25,000 (about R$120,000) for the coins.