by Hermjard
If you have more than 30 deniers, you earn 3 VPs. You do not need to spend the money in order to earn the VPs.
Notice the difference between the text and the symbols, which suggest the interpretation "30 deniers or more" (it's the same in the german version of the rules).
I am almost sure, that the symbols are right, and the text is wrong. Maybe someone can confirm or object.