monetary collection
[/ˈmʌnɪteri kəˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: monetary collections
coleta monetária
1. The act of gathering or soliciting money from people for a specific purpose, such as charity, religious causes, or community projects
The church organized a monetary collection to help rebuild the community center after the fire.
A igreja organizou uma coleta monetária para ajudar a reconstruir o centro comunitário após o incêndio.
2. A group of coins and banknotes gathered together, typically for numismatic study or investment purposes
His monetary collection includes rare coins from the 18th century.
Sua coleta monetária inclui moedas raras do século XVIII.
Monetary collections are common in Brazilian religious services (particularly in Protestant and Catholic churches), community events, and charitable organizations. The practice is deeply rooted in both cultures as a way to fund community initiatives and charitable causes. In the US, this is often referred to as 'passing the plate' in churches or 'passing the hat' in casual fundraising contexts.
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