12-03-2019, 08:32 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-50645322
(Source: Lee Palmer / Above article)
A gold hunter claims to have discovered the UK's largest gold nugget in a Scottish river.
The lump of pure gold, which weights 121.3g (4.2 oz), was unearthed in a mystery location in May this year.
The two pieces form a doughnut shape and could be worth £80,000. The previous largest find, in 2016, was the 85.7g (3oz) Douglas Nugget.
However, gold panning experts are remaining sceptical until its provenance can be confirmed.
The treasure was discovered in two pieces but fits together perfectly, earning it the name The Reunion Nugget.
Impressive ! I didn't know we had anything like this, in all honesty.
Sadly for Mr Palmer, he might not get any money from this, since it may need to be handed over to the Crown Estate... but, even if he doesn't, I hope he keeps this up and continues to make impressive discoveries!
(Source: Lee Palmer / Above article)
A gold hunter claims to have discovered the UK's largest gold nugget in a Scottish river.
The lump of pure gold, which weights 121.3g (4.2 oz), was unearthed in a mystery location in May this year.
The two pieces form a doughnut shape and could be worth £80,000. The previous largest find, in 2016, was the 85.7g (3oz) Douglas Nugget.
However, gold panning experts are remaining sceptical until its provenance can be confirmed.
The treasure was discovered in two pieces but fits together perfectly, earning it the name The Reunion Nugget.
Impressive ! I didn't know we had anything like this, in all honesty.
Sadly for Mr Palmer, he might not get any money from this, since it may need to be handed over to the Crown Estate... but, even if he doesn't, I hope he keeps this up and continues to make impressive discoveries!
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