After receiving a package on Saturday, a Vannes resident found not the two-piece swimsuit he ordered for his wife, but a literal treasure trove of gold coins and bars worth a small fortune, Ouest-France has reported.
The small, heavy package was filled with Louis d'or coins, coins struck in the early 20th century, as well as small gold bars weighting between 20 and 50 grams – for a total of 700 grams' worth of the precious metal. The invoice showed the total value to be close to 20,000 euros.
The man then took the parcel to the police to report the mix-up, with officers thanking him for bringing it to them. Eventually, the accidental recipient was able to contact the owner by phone, and invited him to go to the police station to collect his misplaced property.
The young Vannes couple, meanwhile, are still waiting for the swimsuit, which they need for a planned vacation to Vietnam in March.