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, don't 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.
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: Does your bank note have this feature?
Then you are sure to have fallen for counterfeit money
.
However, if it is a 20 euro note, for example, then not.
This is the law.
But why exactly this "magical limit"?
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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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.
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How to do it right
.
There is good news: even if an owner does 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!
Space for coins and cards
A small purse (promotional link) with a coin compartment and enough card slots is enough to keep track of things when shopping.
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Your opinion is asked!
Also read
: In these cases, a broken banknote will be replaced.
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