‘Loose change, 3 years of saving’: Telangana man buys ₹1.23 lakh scooter with ₹10 coins

In the Mancherial district of Telangana, a resident named B Ravi Joseph made headlines by purchasing a Honda Activa scooter worth ₹1.23 lakh using ₹10 coins he had saved over the course of three years. Joseph, a resident of Luxettipet, began collecting these coins from his daily activities, such as grocery shopping, with the ultimate goal of using the savings to benefit his family.

Initially, his family was skeptical about his unusual habit of saving coins, but they eventually backed his decision when his old vehicle encountered issues. The showroom staff agreed to accept the coins after Joseph had informed them about his plan around 15 days in advance. Despite the significant amount of coins required for the purchase, the dealership management allowed Joseph to complete the transaction.

A user on X shared a video purportedly showing the coins being counted, which reportedly took the showroom staff almost two hours to process. However, the authenticity of the video could not be independently verified. Joseph's remarkable feat underscores the power of consistent saving and the ability to meet important household needs through small, persistent efforts.