Sure, forgetting a few pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters might not seem like a lot to leave behind when dashing through airport security, but it adds up. To that end, the Transportation Security Administration says it once again collected a record number of change last year.
The Washington Post reports that the TSA collected more than $867,812.39 in change from forgetful passengers last year, besting its previous record of $765,759 collected in 2015.
The new haul bring the TSA’s total coin collection tab to more than $5.1 million since 2008, when $383,000 was collected.
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At this rate, they may become the only section of government that pays for itself!
ReplyDelete11:52 Good one
ReplyDeleteThat was only the portion employees handed in after buying themselves lunch.
ReplyDeleteForgot??? More like "stolen" by TSA employees.
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