You are walking on the street, suddenly look down - and discover a banknote. But be careful, you could make yourself vulnerable.
It has certainly already happened to you: you were on the subway or on the street and suddenly find a banknote on the platform or on the way. Most are happy, do not think twice - and pocket it. But is that allowed?
Found 20 euros on the street? Why you better not keep it
What many do not know: Anyone who does this is guilty. After all, it is not allowed to simply take banknotes with you. The interesting thing about it: However , this does not apply to coins . If you spot a € 2 piece on the street, you can keep it without any problems.
Also interesting : does your banknote have this feature? Then you are sure to have fallen for counterfeit money .
However, if it is, for example, a 20 euro note, then not. This is the law. But why exactly this "magical limit"?
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Banknote on the street: Finder's reward pays off
The reason for this: bills over ten euros have to be handed in to the lost property office . If no owner reports within half a year, the money goes back to the finder. But do I get something if the owner shows up?
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You can find gold and money worth 40,000 euros
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There is good news: even if an owner should actually contact you, you are at least entitled to a finder's fee . As Focus Online reports, at 500 euros, for example, it is already five percent. As the finder, you are also entitled to three percent of the sum. Handing in a wallet at the lost property office is definitely worth it!
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Also read : In these cases, a broken banknote will be replaced.
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