Haha, I get the feeling. I've finally come to the point where I don't give a crap about people, and it's liberating. The judgement of strangers means nothing. I have a good job. I also return those cans, pick up those pennies, and check the slot! Mind the cents and they'll turn into dollars. On topic -- I broke my above rule last time I checked the machine. Of the 7¢ there, I kept a nickel. I'm done messing with the gross stuck-together zincolns.
I once pulled a really beautiful Brazilian coin. Tremendous golden luster. Even though there's no value I saved it because I just liked it. A beautiful coin.
These were neatly spread out and left on a Coinstar counter late last night: Coins from The Philippines, Thailand, and approximately eight euros. This is my largest haul of foreign coins found at a Coinstar yet both in terms of quantity and face value. Oh, and the dime is a 1955-S.
Had a strange haul one time of mostly Australian coins. Photo must be in here somewhere. Nice 55-S. While there aren't really any "key dates" for the Roosevelts, I think the 1949-S and 1955-P, D and S are the most desirable. Pulled a really good condition 1955 (P?) one time. Photo in here somewhere.
Noah, I just let them soak in warm soapy water in a mug I use for cleaning metal detecting finds, and then just rinse and dry rub with a paper towel and they are good to go.