The record for the most money in coins held in one hand is $73 and 80 cents. This feat (using 179 coins) was set by Fred Quayle of Jersey City in 2005. When it was pointed out to Mr Quayle that if he held 179 British coins, it would be worth nearly twice as much in dollars, he refused the challenge, saying, "My stepmother was British and she was a mean old crow!"
