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

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2. Black Star Marvel—$100 Million for Rare Gem Discovered on Hillside by 12-Year-Old

📽️ 📅 2018 Report: In the 1930s, a 12-year-old boy discovered a palm-sized dark rock on a Queensland, Australia hillside, initially used as a doorstop due to its presumed worthlessness. Decades later, its true value as a rare black sapphire was recognized. Purchased for $18,000 (around $200,000 today) by jeweler Harry Kazanjian in 1947, meticulous crafting revealed its unique star pattern. Now known as 'The Black Star of Queensland,' it is valued at nearly $100 million. Full story in a two-minute video.

Video: 🔗 Rockhounding USA / YouTube

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6. Pollock Puzzle—$9 Million Offer for $5 Masterpiece Found in Thrift Store

📽️ 📅 2006 Documentary: In California, a retired truck driver named Teri Horton discovered a potential Jackson Pollock painting at a thrift shop, purchasing it for just $5. Unaware of its origin, she later learned that the painting could be priceless if authenticated as a genuine Pollock, despite its modest initial cost and lack of provenance. Horton turned down a $9 million offer, holding out for no less than $50 million. Found among thrift store items and nearly used for target practice, the painting's rarity and potential value have sparked significant international interest. From time to time, a documentary about the discovery streams for free with ads on YouTube Movies & TV.

Video: 🔗 Warner Brothers / YouTube

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8. Field Fortune—$3 Million for Civil War Coins Found by Farmer

📰 📽️ 📅 2024 Report: In 2023, a Kentucky farmer unearthed more than 800 Civil War-era gold coins—valued at over $3 million—while plowing a field. Newly released details from the farmer were featured in a 30-minute report.

Story, video, and images: 🔗 KET / PBS

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9. 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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10. Amber Treasure—€1 Million ($1.1 Million) Value for Doorstop Discovery

📰 📅 2024 Report: In Colti, Romania, an elderly woman unknowingly used a 7.7-lb amber nugget, valued at €1 million ($1.1 million), as a doorstop for decades. Originally found in a stream, this rare amber piece, one of the world's largest, was later identified as a national treasure.

Story and images: 🔗 EL PAIS

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11. 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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