From my AI Bot:

Estimating the total value of US dollars in a full 5-gallon water bottle with mixed change (quarters, dimes, and nickels) requires making a few assumptions. Let's break it down:

1. **Volume of a 5-Gallon Bottle**: A 5-gallon bottle holds about 18.9271 liters of liquid.

2. **Volume of Coins**:
- A US quarter has a volume of approximately 0.808 cm³.
- A US dime has a volume of approximately 0.353 cm³.
- A US nickel has a volume of approximately 0.693 cm³.

3. **Value of Coins**:
- A quarter is worth $0.25.
- A dime is worth $0.10.
- A nickel is worth $0.05.

4. **Assumption of Even Distribution**: If we assume an even distribution of quarters, dimes, and nickels, the average volume and value of a single coin can be calculated.

First, let's calculate the average volume and value of a single coin under the assumption of even distribution. Then, we'll estimate how many coins can fit into the 5-gallon bottle and calculate the total value. Let's do the math.

Based on the calculations, if a 5-gallon water bottle is completely filled with an even mix of quarters, dimes, and nickels, the estimated total value in US Dollars would be approximately \$4,083.52. Keep in mind this is a rough estimation and the actual amount could vary based on the exact mix and distribution of the coins.

Redid the math and asked it to account for air / space in the bottle:

Certainly! When estimating the total value of mixed coins in a 5-gallon water bottle, accounting for air and space between the coins is important, as they won't stack perfectly. Typically, for a loose pile of coins, the air and space between them can be estimated to occupy about 30-40% of the total volume. For this calculation, we'll assume that approximately 35% of the bottle's volume is occupied by air and space between the coins.

We'll use the same data as before for the volume and value of the coins and the volume of the 5-gallon bottle. Let's redo the calculation with this adjustment.

With the adjustment for air and space between the coins, estimated to be about 35% of the bottle's volume, the new estimated total value in US Dollars for a 5-gallon water bottle filled with an even mix of quarters, dimes, and nickels would be approximately \$2,654.29. This figure is more realistic, considering that the coins won't stack perfectly and there will be gaps between them.

In the cashless society that I am experiencing it wouldn't surprise me to see bottles full of paper money in people's closets in the next ten years or so.

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Originally posted by myrottiety:
Redid the math and asked it to account for air / space in the bottle:

Certainly! When estimating the total value of mixed coins in a 5-gallon water bottle, accounting for air and space between the coins is important, as they won't stack perfectly. Typically, for a loose pile of coins, the air and space between them can be estimated to occupy about 30-40% of the total volume. For this calculation, we'll assume that approximately 35% of the bottle's volume is occupied by air and space between the coins.

We'll use the same data as before for the volume and value of the coins and the volume of the 5-gallon bottle. Let's redo the calculation with this adjustment.

With the adjustment for air and space between the coins, estimated to be about 35% of the bottle's volume, the new estimated total value in US Dollars for a 5-gallon water bottle filled with an even mix of quarters, dimes, and nickels would be approximately \$2,654.29. This figure is more realistic, considering that the coins won't stack perfectly and there will be gaps between them.

I didn't need no AI Bot for that

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Originally posted by HRK:
Great Karma, thanks for the chance, I'm guessing $2,845.57

My Aunt and Uncle had a 5 gallon jug filled with all kinds of coins....
And this is as close as I can come:



Donald is crammed full of quarters. Amount is almost $100. Donald is old castiron and used as a doorstop.

There is a Youtube channel I watch that buys storage units. They had a video with a 5 gallon jug filled with change, including a fair percentage of pennies, that had about $2,700 in it.

I got a couple of them water cooler jugs filled with bottle caps, for when the bombs fall I can buy a combat shotgun.