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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Gavin Richardson, post: 2673351, member: 83956&quot;]The last paragraph of the Smithsonian article seems to indicate that British treasure trove laws are in effect.&nbsp; As I understand it, government agencies can raise funds to purchase a find if it is deemed in the national interest to do so. But the government must pay something close to fair market value.&nbsp; Otherwise, I think the landowner and finders can do with it as they please. This approach encourages land owners and metal detectorists to report finds since they are reasonably assured of some form of fair compensation. There&#039;s a lot to like in that model.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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