Good Samaritan Drops Half-Ounce Gold American Eagle Coin in Salvation Army Donation Kettle

The face value of the coin is $25 but an officer with the Salvation Army said it was appraised for $1,310.

A Good Samaritan dropped a half-ounce gold American Eagle coin in a donation kettle at The Salvation Army's Ray & Joan Kroc Center location in Phoenix.

The face value of the coin is $25, but an officer with the Salvation Army said it was appraised for $1,310.

"We witness extraordinary acts of kindness and giving year-round, and this incredible donation is certainly no exception," said Captain Dustin Rowe, Kroc Center Corps Officer. "We want to thank this generous donor from the bottom of our hearts."

The coin came attached with a letter that said, "May this gold help the people in need during the Christmas season. Bless you all."

Donations to the Salvation Army are eligible for a state tax credit.

The maximum donation for a single person is $470, and for married couples, it is $938.

According to the Salvation Army, 84 cents out of every dollar are used to support local programs and services.

The Ray & Joan Kroc Center hosts a variety of events and classes ranging from swimming to arts and crafts and sports.

The location is situated near the intersection of Dr. MLK Jr. Boulevard and 14th Street.