Two people on a hike in Czech Republic were in for a lucky surprise as they stumbled upon a treasure trove worth over Rs 2.8 crore. The Museum of East Bohemia, which has since taken possession of the items, said the collection included nearly 600 gold coins, jewellery, and tobacco bags.
Two people on a hike in Czech Republic were in for a lucky surprise as they stumbled upon a treasure trove worth over Rs 2.8 crore (USD 340,000), according to a report by New York Post. The Museum of East Bohemia, which has since taken possession of the items, said the collection included nearly 600 gold coins, jewellery, and tobacco bags, with a total weight of around 7 kilograms.
‘My jaw dropped’
The hikers were walking on the outer fringes of a forest in the European country’s Podkrkonosà Mountains when they made the discovery. Experts say the gold coins possibly remained hidden for over a hundred years, likely buried after 1921. The collection includes currency from France, Belgium, the Ottoman Empire, and former Austria-Hungary.
“When he (one of the hikers) opened it (the collection), my jaw dropped,” said Miroslav Novak, head of archaeology at the museum in Czech Republic.
Discovery made few months ago
Even though the discovery was made in February, the museum released the information to the public just last week.
Experts are currently t
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