Investigating Coin-Based Apports: A Methodological Approach to Non-Mediumistic Recurrent Physical Anomalies

Abstract

This study presents a detailed investigation of recurrent coin-based apport phenomena occurring spontaneously around a non-mediumistic couple, HM and LS, living near Mexico City. Unlike traditional apport cases typically linked to mediums or sitter groups, these events involve the apparent spontaneous appearance (apports) of primarily coins, and occasionally other small objects, in various settings including their home and public spaces. Employing a Cooperative Inquiry Group paradigm, we conducted systematic monitoring and documentation of the phenomena through high-definition surveillance cameras, numismatic analysis, structured interviews, and clinical evaluations of HM, who previously sustained a mild brain injury. Between June 2021 and July 2022, 42 apport events were documented, several of which were visually recorded without conventional explanations. Clinical analyses of HM revealed normal neurological functions and cognitive profiles, although a history of depressive episodes and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder was identified. The apported coins frequently appeared in mint condition and disproportionately included rare commemorative coins, suggesting potential psychological symbolism related to HM’s childhood coin collection and past financial stress. Despite technical challenges, including intermittent camera disruptions and privacy considerations, the evidence gathered strongly argues against intentional fraud. Findings highlight possible unconscious psychokinetic (PK) influences associated with emotional and psychological states, proposing that HM's prior neurological trauma could play a role. This investigation underscores the value of methodological rigor in studying spontaneous macro-psychokinesis phenomena and emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary approaches integrating psychological, neurological, and environmental assessments.