A rare gold coin worth thousands of dollars was found in a Salvation Army kettle in Washington County. They're as much of our Christmas landscape as the Christmas tree. Salvation Army red kettles are manned by volunteers ringing a bell,

The social service provider based in Bremerton has been gifted a rare gold coin at least one other time in recent years.

During the holiday season, the Salvation Army’s red kettles and bell-ringing volunteers are a common sight in front of stores. This annual campaign, which dates back more than 130 years, helps raise money for the Christian charity’s social programs.