The largest gold nugget discovered in America was suitably named the Monumental. Weighing in at between 1,648 (46.7kg) and 1,696 ounces (48.1kg), it was unearthed by five prospectors in August 1869 in ...
When you think of some of the world's largest treasures, you may think of hordes of gold found underground or hidden treasures that we have only ever heard rumors about. We don't tend to think about ...