Nine-year dry spell ends Tuesday when state treasurer resumes unclaimed property auction

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: October 3, 2026

Words: 473

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago


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LINCOLN — Stored in a secure spot in a Haymarket District satellite office of the Nebraska state treasurer are abandoned safe deposit boxes filled with items that once were treasures to someone.

Now the public will have a shot at buying pieces of unclaimed property ranging from a diamond ring, a 1961 Topps No. 2 Roger Maris baseball card and a 1934 $500 Federal Reserve note.

Starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, …

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