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.

FOUND TREASURE IN GRANDMOTHER'S CHEST OF DRAWERS Wealth Worth the Price of an Apartment

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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