What Happens to the Coins People Toss Into Fountains?

(via The Atlantic) You know the scene – you’re fishing around in your pocket for a coin or two.  The mist of the fountain before you hits your face as you make a wish and toss the coin into the drink.  You may get your wish, you may not.  What happens to your coin?  Atlantic contributor Adam Chandler wondered too.  Check out what he found out.