Originally posted by Mozzy:

Yes - for sure there are zero remaining items in any chest slots. When I then destroy it via workbench hammer delete, hear the coin tinkle and what appears quick animation of coins falling in air.

Will re-confirm it wasn't just the audio sound and actually got coins because while I thought I did, will re-check on next chest found.

at first i thought - hey cool i looted the chest and now i can "hear da monee" but its just a sound

- a looted chest will onyl return wood when destroyed via workbench and hammer
i prefer using the stagbreaker XD its more fun