Butt Nugget Discovered: A six-pound gold nugget was found in July 2014 in Butt County, estimated to be worth over $350,000. The seller took extreme precautions to keep its location secret.
Gold Rush Show Highlights: The Discovery Channel’s “Gold Rush” has showcased the ongoing gold mining industry for over a decade, featuring miners who have discovered significant amounts of gold, despite the physical challenges involved.
Hand of Faith Nugget: The largest gold nugget, weighing 60 pounds, was discovered in 1980 in Victoria, Australia. It was valued at $5 million at the time and is now considered the largest piece of gold in the world.
Golden Eagle Nugget Found: A six-pound nugget was discovered in January 1931 near Wijimutha, Australia, and sold for €5,500. It was later melted down for its gold content.
Great Triangle Nugget: Believed to be the heaviest nugget, the Great Triangle Nugget was found in 1842 in Russia, weighing approximately 1.5 million dollars and is currently displayed in the Kremlin.
Monumental Nugget: Weighing 106 pounds, the Monumental Nugget was discovered in Sierra County, California, in 1869. It is valued at around $3.5 million and is displayed in a Kentucky museum.
Welcome Nugget: Discovered in 1858, the Welcome Nugget weighed 69 kilograms and was over 99% pure gold. Initially sold for just over £10,000, it would be worth approximately $1.7 million today.