Stash in the attic! Ohio couple Finds $24,000 While Renovating Home

Oct 20, 2016 - 05:47
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Stash in the attic! Ohio couple Finds $24,000 While Renovating Home
The family found the case when they were renovating their home

CLEVELAND — Normally, money goes flowing out when an owner undertakes home renovations, but an Ohio couple had the opposite happen.

The unnamed couple said they found a suitcase filled with cash; It was stuffed in the rafters in the ceiling of the basement.

When they opened it up, they found three packages wrapped in what looked like waxed paper and a newspaper, which was dated March 1951.

When they opened the packages, they found stacks of $20, $50 and $100 bills.

The money totaled $23,000

hidden treasure suitcase

The couple attempted to guess what was inside the secret treasure trove

hidden treasure suitcase

They took some tantalisingly teasing pictures before revealing the truth

The wax paper covering has preserved the items in the case

The wax paper covering has preserved the items in the case

Newspaper provided some extra protection for the contents

Newspaper provided some extra protection for the contents

As they opened each bundle, they were surprised with even greater a fortune

As they opened each bundle, they were surprised with even greater a fortune

Wads of cash were found inside the case

Wads of cash were found inside the case

hidden treasure suitcase

The assortment of notes differ in value

 

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Mike Gallagher Freelance writer with a passion for travelling