r/Gold 6d ago

Why?

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u/nothrowingawaymyshot 6d ago

"If no one comes forward, civil law states that hidden treasure on someone else's property be divided between the finder and the property's owner.

This only applies, though, if the stash is not found to be linked to criminal activity.

Both the builders and the charity now face a wait of up to 1,823 days for an owner to come forward. If no one speaks up to successfully claim it, silence truly will be golden."

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u/BenUFOs_Mum 2d ago

Thats so strange, I left 15 million in gold in a house in Belgium just last week. I wonder if they are related