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Discovered in Australia in 1869, what is the Welcome Stranger?

Question #151098. Asked by serpa.
Last updated May 13 2024.
Originally posted May 13 2024 4:01 AM.

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The "Welcome Stranger" is the largest gold nugget ever found.
The Welcome Stranger is the biggest alluvial gold nugget ever found, discovered by prospectors John Deason and Richard Oates, who were paid £9381 for their nugget by the London Chartered Bank of Australia at the time. A replica of Welcome Stranger is in the City Museum in Melbourne and another is held by the descendants of John Deason.

link https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/history-culture/2016/11/australias-biggest-gold-nuggets/

May 13 2024, 7:16 AM
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