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Monuments: If You See a Coin on a Gravestone, It Means this #EZ.61351 Exp 05-30
If You See a Coin on a Gravestone, This Is What It Means
Madison Zoey Vettorino
Ever visited a cemetery and noticed a splattering of items left
on gravestones?
From coins to flowers to stones, there’s a sentiment behind why
visitors leave certain pieces. And if you’ve ever noticed coins in
particular on a headstone, you might be curious why.
As it turns out, this act of remembrance is intended to honor
individuals who served this country through military service.
What does it mean when there are coins on a gravestone?
When you see coins on a gravestone, this signifies the person
buried there was a member of the military.
Similar to gold stars on license plates, these coins are a
meaningful way for people to convey their pride in a loved
one who is no longer with them.
People who visit the deceased service member can leave
a coin on the headstone so when loved ones come to the
cemetery, they are aware others have been to pay their
respects, too.
This moving sentiment can make a tremendous impact on
the family of deceased military folks, which is why it’s a
special tradition.
It’s also important to take note of the type of coin on the stone.
For instance, different coins hold different meanings.
What do individual coins on a gravestone mean?
As you may have guessed, different coins have different associations.
If you notice a quarter on a headstone, for instance, the past visitor is
trying to convey something different than if they’d left a penny.
Let’s walk through what the individual coin types mean.
If you notice a penny on a gravestone, this signifies a person has visited
the headstone. It’s an act of gratitude for the person’s service.
Anyone can leave a penny, whether they are a family member, friend or
fellow service person.
If there is a nickel on the gravestone, this means the visitor who left it
went to boot camp with the person buried.
Next, if you see a dime on their gravestone, it signifies the visitor served
with the deceased military member.
Seeing a quarter has a particularly heavy association. If you notice a
quarter, this signifies a previous visitor was present when the soldier
passed away.
To understand what each coin means when you see it, you’ll have a
better idea of what it means when you see this emotional item left
behind at a gravestone.
And it's more important, you’ll know why it's the proper way to revere
a coin.
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