Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Coin Searching - how often do you get to look through money?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="WillieSutton, post: 73398, member: 3835"]I find this to be a VERY interesting question indeed. Who owns a valuable coin you might find while performing your job. My thoughts are mixed, but I would probably go with the argument that it has to be found by someone who has the knowledge to recognize the value or it just passes through unnoticed. There seems to be a window of opportunity for you to claim it before it is deposited to the account of a bank (as a teller), or to the account of the temple (as a donations handler).</p><p><br /></p><p>However, there is the argument that the entity owns the fruits of your knowledge and labor (say you invent a product while on company time or using knowledge developed from your work there). Believe it is usually wise for the employer to have you sign a contract in advance to protect them from your pirating such an invention. I'm certainly not a lawyer, but there may be some legal precedence?? Some people may very well have personal moral issues as well. Others may not.</p><p><br /></p><p>Willie (The Ghost of)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="WillieSutton, post: 73398, member: 3835"]I find this to be a VERY interesting question indeed. Who owns a valuable coin you might find while performing your job. My thoughts are mixed, but I would probably go with the argument that it has to be found by someone who has the knowledge to recognize the value or it just passes through unnoticed. There seems to be a window of opportunity for you to claim it before it is deposited to the account of a bank (as a teller), or to the account of the temple (as a donations handler). However, there is the argument that the entity owns the fruits of your knowledge and labor (say you invent a product while on company time or using knowledge developed from your work there). Believe it is usually wise for the employer to have you sign a contract in advance to protect them from your pirating such an invention. I'm certainly not a lawyer, but there may be some legal precedence?? Some people may very well have personal moral issues as well. Others may not. Willie (The Ghost of)[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
US Coins Forum
>
Coin Searching - how often do you get to look through money?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...