Newfoundland Treasure Hunter Finds $37,428 Prize

A treasure hunter from Ontario recovered six one-ounce coins valued at $37,428 in Argentia, Newfoundland, claiming the Newfoundland bonus prize in The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt. Additional details and an interview with the winner are expected next week.

A treasure hunter from Ontario has claimed the Newfoundland bonus prize in The Northern Miner's Great Canadian Treasure Hunt after finding six one-ounce coins worth $37,428. The finder was travelling back from Newfoundland on Friday. The discovery was linked to clues from a Northern Miner story about Argentia. Argentia is described in the story as a site that experienced a brief silver boom in the late 19th century and later served a role in World War II before becoming a modern deep water port. Known details: - The prize was claimed by a treasure hunter from Ontario. - The find consisted of six one-ounce coins with a reported value of $37,428. - The hunter followed clues tied to a Northern Miner story about Argentia. - Argentia is noted for a late 19th-century silver boom, a World War II role, and its current status as a deep water port. - The Northern Miner plans additional reporting, including an interview and a closer look at the discovery, next week. - The contest’s $1 million grand prize remains unclaimed and clues are released monthly. Summary: The discovery resolves the Newfoundland bonus portion of the treasure hunt while the larger $1 million prize remains available. Further coverage, including an interview with the winner and more detail on the find, is scheduled for next week.