Friday, 13th August 2004 (2490 views)

Around $70,000 worth of gold and silver has been handed over by the Perth Mint.

The golden gift was presented to Ray Mickleberg, a man convicted and then cleared of defrauding the mint of $653,000 in gold bullion in 1982.

According to reports the gold and silver bars were offered after Mr Mickleberg stormed into the building to reclaim his bullion.

Chief executive Ray Harbuz agreed after Mr Mickleberg accused the mint of keeping the gold illegally but was surprised by his action since the handover had already been agreed.

The former worker is planning to use funds from the bars to pay for legal bills.

 

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