The Dutch government has set 5.7 million euros for a possible payment after the theft of an ancient Romanian pure-gold helmet from a museum in the Netherlands.A spokesman for the Ministry of Dutch Culture on Friday told the AFP that the amount was allocated as part of a plan where the state partially guarantees the valuable museum exhibitions.The objective of this scheme is to encourage museums to be placed on exhibitions of valuable artwork, knowing that the state will stump in case of theft or damage.In January, a gang of robbers used a firework bomb to break the Dronts Museum in Northern Netherlands and broke the cases of inner performance once.He closed Cutophynesty’s 2,500 -year -old golden helmet and three gold bracelets.The theft and robbery discovery regularly makes headline news in the Netherlands and expressed displeasure in Romania, where objects are considered a national treasure.In this case, the state guaranteed the insurers that it would cover 5.7 million euros ($ 6.5 million) if the work was stolen.“As a result of the insurance process, it is likely that the ministry will pay according to the compensation scheme,” the spokesperson, who refused to name, told the AFP.Earlier this month, two suspects appeared in the court on the theft of helmets, which the prosecutors believe that it could still be found and has not been melted.A spokesman for the Ministry of Culture said, “Sure, we hope that the stolen treasures will be recovered, they are focused on all efforts.”If helmets and armbands are actually recovered, the state will get its money back, but may be on the hook even if there is a loss.Police has given a reward of 100,000 euros for information for recovery of helmets.
