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Normandy Nugget:
899 ounces (25.5kg)
A far more recent discovery, the stunning Normandy Nugget was found in a dry creek bed in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia in 1995. The property of the Newmont Mining Corporation, the sparkling hunk of gold, which weighs 899 ounces (25.5kg), is currently on display at the Perth Mint.
899 ounces (25.5kg)
A far more recent discovery, the stunning Normandy Nugget was found in a dry creek bed in Kalgoorlie, Western Australia in 1995. The property of the Newmont Mining Corporation, the sparkling hunk of gold, which weighs 899 ounces (25.5kg), is currently on display at the Perth Mint.
Poseidon Nugget:
953 ounces (27kg)
Staying in Australia, the Poseidon Nugget was found at the eponymous goldfield in the mining town of Tarnagulla, Victoria in December 1906. Weighing a total of 953 ounces (27kg), according to contemporary news reports (the weight on the image is incorrect), the find, just before Christmas, inspired a festive gold rush.
953 ounces (27kg)
Staying in Australia, the Poseidon Nugget was found at the eponymous goldfield in the mining town of Tarnagulla, Victoria in December 1906. Weighing a total of 953 ounces (27kg), according to contemporary news reports (the weight on the image is incorrect), the find, just before Christmas, inspired a festive gold rush.
Hand of Faith Nugget:
960 ounces (27.2kg)
The spectacular Hand of Faith Nugget is the largest discovered using a metal detector. On display at the Golden Nugget Casino Hotel in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA, the dazzling rock was found by Kevin Hillier near Kingower in Victoria, Australia in September 1980, a mere 12 inches (30cm) below the ground. It was reportedly sold at the time for over $1 million, which is $3.1 million (£2.4m) in today's money.
960 ounces (27.2kg)
The spectacular Hand of Faith Nugget is the largest discovered using a metal detector. On display at the Golden Nugget Casino Hotel in Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA, the dazzling rock was found by Kevin Hillier near Kingower in Victoria, Australia in September 1980, a mere 12 inches (30cm) below the ground. It was reportedly sold at the time for over $1 million, which is $3.1 million (£2.4m) in today's money.
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