What Do Coins on Idaho, Utah, Washington Headstones Mean?

If you didn't know--today is Veteran's Day. It's a day that is observed with thanks and reverence, as so many Idahoans and beyond have served our nation to keep us safe. Not to be confused with Memorial Day, which honors the lives of men and women who died while serving our nation and protecting us. Both days offer many in the work force a day off--but it's important to not forget the meaning of them.

On Memorial Day, many will visit local cemeteries--however, Veteran's Day, for some, is no different.

Have you ever been to a cemetery and seen coins on a graveyard? Sometimes, you may think that clearing those coins off is doing the grave a service--but those coins have been left there intentionally.

What do coins and gravestones have in common, though?

Let's take a look at what all of this means, ahead of Memorial Day!

The Hidden Meaning of Coins on Gravestones

Believe it or not, all of the coins that can occasionally add up on the gravestones of service men and women--especially leading up to days like Memorial Day--mean something.

Take a look below to see what all of it means--and what coins have to do with it all!

Gallery Credit: Credit: Mateo, 103.5 KISS FM

Did you know that all of these meanings existed!?

While there's nothing wrong with using your Veteran's Day off to catch up on things around the house, visit with friends, or host a get together--please don't forget to thank a Veteran that you may know, or visit a fallen service man or woman at their gravesite.