Giant Gold Nugget Found In Scottish River

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Link: Giant gold nugget found in Scottish river [bBC News]

 

 

A gold nugget - claimed to be one of the biggest ever found in Britain - is reported to have been discovered in a Scottish river.

 

The gold, dubbed the Douglas Nugget, weighs 85.7g, and has been estimated to be worth more than £50,000.

 

It was discovered two years ago but has remained secret until now.

 

The man who found it wishes to remain anonymous and the exact location of the river where the nugget was situated is also being kept under wraps.

 

Gold expert Leon Kirk, from Gold Panning Supplies UK, said: "This is a very exciting and unprecedented find.

 

"But the nugget's rarity means it is very hard to put a price on it.

 

"I would say it is worth at least £50,000 but, as it's rarer than an Aston Martin or a Faberge egg, a billionaire could easily come along and pay a lot more for it.

 

"Historically, it is off the Richter scale."...