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A Malaysian Coin Was Spotted at the CIA, Spy Move or Travel Flex?

Did a Malaysian coin just show up at the CIA’s Nathan Hale statue in the U.S.? According to a recent update from the CIA Museum, someone left a Malaysian coin as part of a long-standing CIA officer tradition and now it’s officially part of the museum’s collection.

According to long-standing CIA tradition, officers heading overseas leave coins at the base of the statue for good fortune, protection, and maybe a little Hale-style blessing. Most leave a U.S. quarter (because it features George Washington, Hale’s wartime commander), but over the years, people have gotten creative. We’re talking foreign currency, sentimental tokens, and even coins marked with personal messages.

But here’s where it gets interesting the CIA Museum recently revealed that a Malaysian coin was among those left at the statue.

The coin was recently highlighted on the CIA’s official X (Twitter) account and museum website. Whether it was left by a Malaysian officer, tourist, or just someone hoping to be the next Jason Bourne, no one really knows.

But now, the coin is officially catalogued at the CIA Museum as part of the “Coins Left at the Nathan Hale Statue” artifact archive and yes, it’s a piece of real spy-adjacent history.

Fun fact: the CIA collects these coins periodically and donates the funds to foundations supporting injured intelligence officers and the families of those who died in service. So your 50 sen might actually make a difference.

Was it left by a Malaysian CIA officer? A tourist with secret agent dreams? Someone manifesting their Spy x Family moment?

We may never know. But the coin now lives in the CIA Museum’s archive as part of a collection that honors the sacrifices and service of intelligence officers.

Would You Leave a Coin at the CIA?

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