Huge Gold Nugget Found in Australia - 1136 TROY OUNCE Golden Eagle Nugget

http://www.raregoldnuggets.com The largest solid gold nugget ever found in Western Australia was the Golden Eagle Nugget. It weighed 1136 troy ounces, and was unearthed by a depression-era miner in the Kalgoorlie goldfields. This certainly wasn't the only large nugget that was found here. Western Australian is one of the best places on earth to search for gold, and there are still some massive nuggets found here on occasion. Metal detecting is one of the best ways to find gold nuggets in Australia, and this is especially true for areas like Kalgoorlie where there are large nuggets hidden beneath the surface. The Perth Mint has an awesome collection of gold nuggets that visitors can view. If you are ever there, be sure to check it out! Our website has tons of information about gold mining all around the world. Check us out at raregoldnuggets.com

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1. Awesome!
2. WOW! If I found something like that I would probably drop over from a heart attack! Kind of makes me want to cry to hear that it was melted down. Australian gold is so incredibly bright and pretty! Fun video!