A clever shopper made a surprising discovery after purchasing an old safe for £12.99. Upon inspecting the safe at home, the buyer found a hidden compartment containing a 250-gram gold bar, estimated to be valued at around £28,500 considering current gold prices.

Local authorities were contacted by the buyer out of concern for the legality of the situation. The police confirmed that the safe was sold by a man on behalf of his elderly grandfather, who likely forgot about the gold bar inside. It is now the responsibility of the buyer and seller to determine the ownership of the valuable find.

In a separate incident, a teenage girl found a 500g gold ingot while swimming in Koenigssee lake, sparking rumors of hidden Nazi treasures. However, officials clarified that the gold was from a different era and no further treasures were discovered in the area.

In a town in east Germany, 10 gold bars were discovered by a municipal worker mowing lawns. As no one could prove ownership within the required period, the town near Dresden will retain ownership of the bars for potential community benefit.

The gold bars are currently held by the police and are valued at approximately £34,600 in today’s market. Plans are in place for local community clubs to benefit from the find, focusing on youth activities and preserving local traditions.