Girl Finds Old Coin Before Police Rush To Her Backyard

An Obscure Law

British Museum Blog

The Treasure Act of 1996 claims that any object found that is older than 300 years, is not a coin, and contains 10 percent precious metals needs to be reported to the local coroner within a 14 day period, which Kate failed to do.

Kate’s actions were now considered a criminal offense – and all because she wanted to keep her sentimental artifact. But who was right?

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