I recieved once a letter with a nickel enclosed. The letter was advertising a charity and it said “This nickel can provide lifesaving support to disabled veterans!” and I laughed because they decided to give me the nickel instead of using it to provide lifesaving support to disabled veterans. Imagine how many nickels have been wasted in this advertising campaign.
EDIT: Just remembered that this happened twice.
I have seen one movie where this guy asked every single person on Earth whos named Peter to give him a dollar. Everyone gave him a dollar and he became a billionaire.