2007-01-28 20:12:23 · 7 answers · asked by Soundguy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
No.
Most public fountains collect the coins yearly/monthly and give them to a charity. Just because the coins are in a public place does not mean they are "public" property.
2007-01-28 20:15:49 · answer #1 · answered by Last Ent Wife (RCIA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the coins are thrown there on purpose by people for a specific reason, then it's NOT legal to take them out as they belong to the Cultural Authorities. If you simply drop a coin accidentally into a fountain then you have the right topick it up as it belongs to you;)
2007-01-29 04:18:00 · answer #2 · answered by Love_my_Cornish_Knight❤️ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you tell them when the say something that your son threw a rare penny, an indianhead cent 1877 worth a 1000 dollars in it.then walk off in disgust, cussing under your breath.I was broke once.if your broke and need some dinner then its perfectly OK.with me anyway.
2007-01-29 04:26:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but make sure that the guy who normally cleans the coins isn't watching.
2007-01-29 04:16:51 · answer #4 · answered by Nate H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no, only at the trevi fountain in rome....even then, it's legal to take money...but not touch the water....so...when nobody's looking, go for it....
2007-01-29 04:25:48 · answer #5 · answered by craig_nissen_88 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If anything it would be morally wrong
2007-01-29 04:20:36 · answer #6 · answered by Eat My Shorts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know .... but it's not yours, so you shouldn't take it!!!!!!!
2007-01-29 04:17:06 · answer #7 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋