Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the state’s spring unclaimed property auction generated over $468,000 in proceeds. The funds remain available for rightful owners to claim at any time.
The online auction, held March 26–27, featured more than 5,500 items. Unsold or unpaid-for items will be returned to Treasury for future auctions.
Some high-value items sold included:
- A 14K yellow gold chain (115.90 dwt) for $7,400
- A 14K gold Knights Templar presentation medal (90.6 dwt) for $5,800
- 22K yellow gold bangle bracelets (44.8 dwt) for $4,600
- A Switzerland Helvetia fine gold proof set for $4,300
- 18K yellow gold jewelry, including two bangle bracelets (64.7 dwt) for $4,060
After deducting a 14% commission to auctioneer partner Pook & Pook, Inc. of Downingtown, Treasury expects to receive $402,772.40. This exceeds the high estimate by more than $32,000.
Items are held for at least three years before being auctioned. Military medals and memorabilia are never sold and remain in Treasury’s care until they can be returned to the veterans or their families.
A record-setting fall 2024 auction previously brought in over $605,000.
Currently, more than $5 billion in unclaimed property is available in Pennsylvania. About one in ten residents is owed property, with the average claim exceeding $1,000.
To search for unclaimed property, visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property.
