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Oddities — 11 Finds, $119 Million+

Hidden Treasures in Everyday Places

This list serves as a compact archive of modern bizarre treasure history — a quick reference for journalists, researchers, and enthusiasts. It highlights how high-value items continue to surface in ordinary places.

A few legendary examples from the list include:

• $1 Million for a blob found on the beach
• $2 Million in gold found in a tank's gas tank
• $7 Million in cash found in a storage unit

Overlooked for years, these surprising discoveries reveal how valuable treasures can be — even when hiding in plain sight.

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11—Legendary Finds

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4. Golden Fortune—£2 Million ($2.5 Million) for Treasure Found in Military Tank Bought on eBay

📽️ 📅 2017 Report: In Northamptonshire, UK, a British military enthusiast discovered gold bars valued at £2 million (approximately $2.5 million) hidden inside a Russian T54/69 tank purchased on eBay. The gold, found in the tank's diesel tank during renovations for his tank-driving business, was believed to be remnants from the Iraqi army's Gulf War activities. The bars were handed over to local police for investigation. Full story in a three-minute video.

█ Video: 🔗 BFBS Forces News / YouTube

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5. Beach Blob Treasure—$1 Million for Ambergris Found by Thai Fisherman

📽️ 📅 2021 Report: In Surat Thani, Thailand, a fisherman discovered a 30 kg (66-pound) lump of ambergris—valued at over US$1 million—on the beach. Known as "floating gold," this rare perfume ingredient, reportedly coughed up by a whale, was found unexpectedly and may secure his retirement. Full story in a one-minute video.

█ Video: 🔗 South China Morning Post / YouTube

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6. Monster Art Marvel—$600,000 for Rare 1931 Movie Poster Found at Yard Sale

📽️ 📅 2013 Report: In a stunning discovery of vintage poster art at a northern California, USA, tag sale, a buyer uncovered an original 1931 'Frankenstein' movie poster hidden inside a used briefcase. The briefcase, purchased as old luggage for a nominal fee, contained a priceless six-sheet poster—long thought nonexistent. This rare find, now considered the most valuable movie poster ever, underscores its unique historical significance. Experts later estimated the poster's value at over $600,000. Full story in a ten-minute video.

█ Video: 🔗 Amazing Treasures via Metropolis / YouTube

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7. Bugatti Lake Find—$370,000 for 1925 Race Car Recovered from Lake Maggiore Depths

📰 📅 2010 Report: A 1925 Bugatti Type 22 Brescia, originally lost in Lake Maggiore on the Italy-Switzerland border, was recovered in 2009 and auctioned for $370,000. Previously owned by Grand Prix driver René Dreyfus and abandoned due to unpaid import duties, the car spent decades underwater. It was retrieved by a local diving club to support a youth violence charity. Found at a depth of 173 feet, this rare automobile was showcased at an automotive museum in California.

█ Story and images: 🔗 Hemmings

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8. Roman Relic—£96,000 ($124,000) for 2nd-Century Coffin Found in UK Garden

📰 📅 2012 Report: A Roman marble coffin, initially mistaken for a garden trough in Dorset, UK, fetched £96,000 (approximately $124,000 in 2024) at auction. It was discovered beneath garden bushes during a routine valuation by an auction house—one that had reportedly sold the same coffin nearly a century earlier. Dating to the 2nd century and crafted for a Roman elite, its historical significance was only recognized upon closer inspection.

█ Story and image: 🔗 BBC

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9. Meteorite Marvel—$100,000 for 22-Pound Space Rock Used as Doorstop on Farm

📰 📽️ 📅 2018 Report: In Edmore, Michigan, USA, a barn doorstop used for over 30 years was identified as a meteorite from the 1930s, now valued at $100,000. The 22-lb rock, which was originally found by a farmer and came with the farm purchased in 1988, was confirmed by Central Michigan University experts as the sixth largest find in the state at that time.

█ Story, images, and video: 🔗 Space.com

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10. Snack Sensation—$87,840 for Rare Dragon-Shaped Cheeto

📰 📅 2025 Report: In the USA, a Pokémon-shaped Cheeto resembling Charizard sold for $87,840 at auction. The rare snack was found sometime between 2018 and 2022, then preserved and affixed to a custom Pokémon card by a memorabilia company. Its rarity and viral fame helped drive its value to the upper five figures.

█ Story and image: 🔗 CNN

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11. Dog’s Discovery—Priceless Dinosaur Skeleton Dug Up in France

📰 📽️ 📅 2024 Report: In France, a man and his dog discovered nearly intact dinosaur skeletons, including a rare titanosaur, in Montouliers. The find, deemed priceless and exceptional in European paleontology, was initially kept secret to protect the site.

█ Story, images, and video: 🔗 CBS News

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These inspiring discoveries reveal the untapped potential of everyday spaces as hidden treasure troves. Explore the top 40 finds below the ad ☟

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