A coin carrier that includes a cup holder member, a lid member including an audible open lid altering mechanism, and an adjustable length support strap assembly. The cup holder member includes a central coin cup receiving cavity that is accessible through a top receiving cavity opening, and a logo display area, a lid securing hook and pile fastener section, and at least one closable side pocket carried on an exterior sidewall thereof. The lid member is pivotally attached to the cup holder member with a flexible hinge strap. The lid member includes a securing tab that is securable to the lid securing hook and pile fastener section of the cup holder member. The audible open lid alerting mechanism includes an on/off switch, a battery connector, an activation switch, an audible signal generating circuit, and a speaker. The activation switch is positioned on a receiving cavity facing surface of the lid member at a location such that, when the lid member is positioned over and sealing the top receiving cavity opening, the activation switch is depressed sufficiently to reset the audible signal generating circuit, the audible open lid alerting mechanism being activated by opening the lid member.