The recycle box is a staple of the series, and the box in Animal Crossing: New Horizons is no different, with one lucky player recently proving why it's essential to regularly check your recycling. Located at Resident Services, the recycle box might typically be filled with low-value items like Cardboard Boxes or Rusted Parts, but there's always the chance of finding something of value - especially if you've recently said goodbye to a villager, or renovated your island.
Redditor Freekwenzee-tan recently took to the Animal Crossing forum to share what might be the luckiest find in any recycle box, ever. Sharing a screenshot, the user revealed their shock after finding none other than a Royal Crown in their box, which can be purchased from the Able Sisters for an eye-watering 1.2 million Bells. As the most expensive item in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, it's no wonder that Freekwenzee-tan took to Reddit to query their find - and luckily, it seems there's an obvious explanation for the rare discovery.
If you're hoping to find a Royal Crown in your recycle box, you're probably out of luck. While some of the commenters on the post hope to find...
