Roundup Record Tribune & Winnett Times -

HELENA --- Rare coins, antique watches, and other relics of Montana’s past are now up for auction, as the Montana Department of Revenue disposes of the unclaimed contents of safe deposit boxes.

By law, the Department of Revenue holds certain property, such as old paychecks, rebates, bank balances – and items left in safe deposit boxes – that is unclaimed by its owners.

Items from about 90 Montana safe deposit boxes, including gold and silver coins, stamp collections, knives, jewelry and a 10-ounce bar of silver, are now slated for the online auction. New items will be posted every ot...