economy
February 11, 2026
FOUND TREASURE IN GRANDMOTHER'S CHEST OF DRAWERS Wealth Worth the Price of an Apartment
Marcello F., a resident of Treviso, Italy, experienced shock when he discovered hidden money in an old chest of drawers while cleaning his family home in his native Caserta.
TL;DR
- Marcello F. found a significant amount of old Italian lire hidden in an old chest of drawers.
- The discovered sum is worth over 250,000 euros.
- The bank refused to exchange the old lire for euros due to an expired legal deadline.
- Marcello is seeking legal recourse with the help of an association specializing in currency conversion cases.
- The case highlights the strict rules in Italy regarding old currency exchange, contrasting with some other EU countries.
- Marcello's legal team argues the statute of limitations should start from the date the money was found.
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