Collectible coins, jewelry and basketball-related memorabilia are among the
hundreds of unclaimed property items currently up for auction through Friday.
“Our online auction offers an excellent opportunity for people to find distinctive items to add to a
personal collection or to present to others as the perfect gift,” said Illinois State Treasurer Michael
Frerichs, whose office oversees unclaimed property in Illinois. “The online auction also is
convenient, allowing people to shop from the comfort of home or anywhere they choose.”
Available auction items include an American Eagle gold coin proof set, Carson City Morgan silver
dollars, a Hamilton 992B 21-jewel pocket watch, silver Eagle bullion rounds and a 1900 Lafayette
commemorative dollar coin.
Other available items include a man’s 14-karat brushed white gold ring with blue Lindy star
sapphire, as well as Michael Jordan comic books and basketball cards featuring Jordan and other
NBA stars, including Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Charles Barkley.
A total of 100 lots will be auctioned, with each lot consisting of a single item or multiple items.
To view auction items, go to ibid.illinois.gov/ and select the tab labeled “Storefronts.” Scroll down
to the Illinois State Treasurer Unclaimed Property Auction, select it and then click on the tab
labeled “Upcoming Store Items.”ibi, icahs
To be eligible to participate in the auction, prospective bidders must register with iBid if they
haven’t previously done so. The registration process is simple: Go to ibid.illinois.gov/ and select
the tab labeled “Register now.” For questions, call 217.557.8567.
An estimated one-in-four adults in Illinois who search the state’s unclaimed property website, also
known as iCash, find missing money that should be returned to them. The average claim is $1,000.
Visit the iCash website at www.illinoistreasurer.gov/ICASH to find out if any unclaimed property
is waiting for you
