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Oddities, 9 Finds, $119 Million+

Hidden Treasures Found in Everyday Places

Some of the most astonishing treasures aren’t buried underground—they’re 'hidden' in plain sight. News reports have revealed remarkable and bizarre discoveries, from beaches to backyard gardens. By exploring the map, you can trace how different treasure eras, styles, and locations have shaped these unexpected finds.

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

Often overlooked for years, these surprising finds reveal just how valuable treasures can be when hiding in plain sight. Explore the full list below the ad ☟

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9—Legendary Finds:

1. Pearl Power—$100 Million for 75-Pound Natural Wonder Found Near Island

📰 📅 2016 Report: In the Philippines, a fisherman discovered a 75-pound natural pearl inside a giant clam near Palawan Island. Kept hidden under his bed for a decade as a good luck charm, the pearl survived a house fire and was later verified as the world’s largest at 26 inches long, worth $100 million.

Story and images: 🔗 Forbes

2. Hidden Fortune—$7.5 Million in Cash Discovered in Storage Unit

📽️ 📅 2018 Report: In the US, a $500 storage unit auctioned by Storage Wars stars Dan & Laura Dotson concealed a safe with $7.5 million in cash. A twist came later when the buyer was offered $1.2 million by an attorney of the original owners to return the remainder. This intriguing find, revealed by the Dotsons after the fact, is detailed in their three-minute video.

Video: 🔗 Dan & Laura Dotson / YouTube

3. Coin Cache—$7 Million Gold Hoard Hidden in Home

📽️ 📅 2012 Report: In Carson City, Nevada, USA, a reclusive man's home concealed a secret treasure: boxes of gold coins hidden throughout the property, discovered posthumously by a real estate agent. Valued at over $7 million, the origins and purchase price of the coins remain a mystery. The rarity of such a hoard qualifies it as a unique find. Full story in a short video.

Video: 🔗 HLN / YouTube

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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