What is “non negotiable bearer bonds” and what would Hans Gruber have been able to to with all those bearer bonds?

Question

I was born in early 2000’s and have not heard yet in any form or type. Also I wonder how much would it worth in today’s currency?

In: Economics

Answer 1

Bonds are basically pieces of paper saying someone (usually the government) owes you money. “Bearer” bonds are bonds that don’t have any register of who owns them so if you possess (“bear”) the physical piece of paper, you can legally redeem them.