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He Accidentally Stumbles on $160,000 Treasure with His Metal Detector, Then Realizes It’s Only Half of It

Summary by The Daily Galaxy
An Australian man has uncovered a massive treasure valued at $160,000, using nothing more than a consumer-grade metal detector. The 4.6-kilogram rock, discovered in Victoria’s historic “Golden Triangle,” contains over half its weight in pure gold. The unexpected find has attracted attention not just for its value but also for its location, one of Australia’s richest gold-producing regions. The area, already known for hosting some of the most sig…
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The Daily Galaxy broke the news in on Monday, January 5, 2026.
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