OK, they say confession is good for the soul, and since everybody is coming clean about their recent discoveries, here's mine.
I just went out in the garage and took a closer look at my ash tray. I read a long time ago (in this forum) that there is supposed to be a hidden coin holder built in, but I've never seen it. Well what do ya know, I finally found it.
I guess the next time I'll read the actual owners manual, and not just the "crib notes".