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Approved and Adopted by the Board of Commissioners: December 16, 2025 Coin Acceptance Policy Purpose: To provide guidelines for accepting coin tenders for payment. Policy: The County Treasurer recognizes the necessity for efficient processing of property tax payments and has implemented the following coin policy to ensure proper wait time and exact payment expectations. Payments presented by coin must be rolled. Note: The County of Otsego does not supply coin wrappers to accommodate this type of transaction. Citizens are advised to contact their local bank or office supply store to obtain coin rolls for loose coins. Support: State of Michigan MCL (Michigan Compiled Law) 21.153 requires the treasurer to accept United States silver coins in payment of any debt, taxes, or other obligations collectible by the County. Because the statute specifies silver coins, not nickel or copper coins, the treasurer is not required to accept payment in nickels or pennies. Amended: November 21, 2025