Abstract: A coin holder having an elongated, cylindrical body which is formed of two integrally molded half-body portions, with each half-body portion having a semi-circular cross section. The semi-circular half-body portions are hingedly connected together along one adjacent edge of each half-body portion by a longitudinal living hinge. One of the half-body portions has a plurality of longitudinally disposed, staggered geometric openings, and an increment gauge so that every coin retained in the coin holder is visible and may be counted. The other half-body portion is provided with a closed wall, on the outer side of which may be carried messages of various types. The two half-body portions are releasably secured together by a latch and lip fastening structure.