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The largest alluvial gold nugget in history, called the "Welcome Stranger", is found in Moliagul, Victoria, Australia.
In 1869, prospectors in Moliagul, Victoria uncovered the Welcome Stranger, the largest alluvial gold nugget ever recorded.
On February 5, 1869, gold prospectors in Moliagul, Victoria, uncovered the Welcome Stranger nugget, the largest alluvial gold discovery in history.
Weighing over 3,000 troy ounces, the massive lump stunned local miners and sparked global fascination with Australia’s goldfields.
The discovery highlighted the peak of the Victorian gold rush and prompted further exploration in the region.
Although the nugget was later cut and melted down, its size remains legendary among mining historians.
Its find symbolizes the allure and risks of 19th-century gold prospecting.
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