the richest man in atherstone

This series of articles was inspired by a wealth-building strategy created by Stuart Goldsmith. It is called 'Double Your way to a Million' and you can sign up for your free copy on this webpage.

Christmas is approaching and today I popped down to the local supermarket to pick up some stocking-fillers for the kids. I also went to cash in the money I've been saving in my money box.

I use the supermarket's coinstar machine to transform the coppers (and odd silvers) I collect into notes. It costs around 8p in every pound but is a fantastic service and worth the cost.

Anyhow, while I was having the machine count my change, I discovered a pile of change in the ejected coin cavity that must have been discarded by a previous user. Obviously surplus to their requirements, I took it for myself and when I got home I counted it out.

Thought I'd brighten up the website with a picture. Apologies for the glare from the flash.

After a count I found out I'd obtained 29 pence in real money, 34 cents in Spanish Euro's, 5 New Zealand(ish) Cents and one cent from the U.S of A.

The 29p will be going towards my doubling challenge and I'll be putting the foreign coins safely away somewhere. Maybe they'll be worth something when I've reached old age.

Step 9 in progress
Cumulative Cash: £1.57

I'll be away a few days so make sure you have a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year.