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It has now been six months since the administration of Treasure was transfered from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) to the British Museum.

During that time 53 individuals have kindly waived their rights to a reward; either enabling the acquiring museum to purchase the find for less or, in the case of both finder and landowner waiving the reward, donating the find outright to the museum.

I think these individuals should be acknowledged for their generous actions. To this end the DCMS will be providing ministerial certificates acknowledging these finders and landowners in the near future.