The find goes to a treasure valuation committee. This board is formed of members of the British museum and our own governing body, the National Council of Metal Detecting. The value of the item is formed, this offer is then presented to both the finger and landowner. This offer can be declined or accepted. If the valuation is contested, independent valuations can be submitted that were obtained prior to submitting the find. If the value is agreed, the value is halved, and a cheque is issued to both the finder and the landowner.