# DIY: Hidden Money Container
A container for hiding money is a useful way of keeping petty cash on-hand for emergencies, while keeping it secure from theft or loss. The container material depends on where the container and money are to be hidden. For hiding money outside the home where it is exposed to the elements, a waterproof and corrosion-resistant material is preferred. For a container inside the home, it is valuable to have a container, such as a hollow book, that blends in with other everyday items in the home.
Things You'll Need
- Book, at least 2 inches thick.
- Craft knife
Instructions
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Open the book to a page approximately one-third of the way into the book. For example, for a 500-page book, open it to about page 150.
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Cut a square into the pages of the book using the craft knife, using our example, from about page 150 to page 350. This may require several passes of the knife across the same surface to cut deep enough into the pages. Make the opening as wide as necessary for the amount that will be hidden in its pages.
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Place the money into the opening in the book.
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Close the book and place it with other books on a bookshelf, ensuring the hiding book is recognizable by the people who need access to it.
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