Uncovering more than just soil, stumbled upon a surprising gem! The 4.1kg nugget, valued at over $250,000, has been called ‘Friday’s Joy’. What an incredible find! Finding a colossal gold nugget is truly a rare and extraordinary event.
For more than a decade, he had been spending his weekends searching for coins, relics, and gold. He had an agreement with a few of his best friends to share the profits if they ever found any significant gold while prospecting as a group. Image credit: Minelab.
After informing his friends and enjoying a couple of beers to celebrate, the next task on the agenda was figuring out what to do with the incredible find. “It’s like catching a huge fish and not knowing how to handle it! Where should we keep it? I washed it, wrapped it in foil, and stored it in my oven on the first night.” While it was a bit life-changing, he has no plans to quit his job and retire just yet. Instead, he mentioned his intention to buy a van and explore Australia whenever he has the chance, combining travel, sightseeing, and his passion for detecting and prospecting. The metal detector used by the lucky prospector has also garnered attention. The nugget itself is currently secured in a bank vault, with plans underway to create a replica and organize an auction. Minelab estimates that it could fetch over US$190,000 (A$250,000). This exciting discovery comes after another Australian prospector found an 87-ounce gold nugget near Wedderburn, a town situated less than 225 km (140 miles) from Melbourne, last year. Dubbed the Fair Dinkum nugget, it was auctioned off for $133,000 (A$175,000).
