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Gold hoard discovery in Belgium

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A construction worker in Dendermonde, Belgium, discovered a significant hoard of gold while using a jackhammer at a work site. The find, initially thought to be one-euro coins, was revealed to be 40 gold bars and over 4,000 gold sovereign coins, with most bars appearing to date back to the 1960s. The total value of the treasure is estimated to be between €9 million and $10 million. Recent details clarify that the discovery occurred in mid-August 2026 while workers were installing sewage pipes in a building basement. The cache also includes a gold nugget. The property where the gold was found is owned by CAW Oost-Vlaanderen, a non-profit social organization providing welfare support. Dendermonde Police have secured the items and ~~are~~ moved them to a secure location. The Public Prosecutor's Office of East Flanders is investigating the origin of the hoard to ~~identify~~ determine if it is linked to any illicit activities. Authorities are currently reviewing historical records of the ~~rightful owners.~~ building, which was previously owned by a prominent brewing family, to identify legitimate heirs. Under Belgian law, if the discovery does not grant automatic ownership to the workers or the property owners. If a legitimate owner does not claim the property within one year of a proper report, the ~~finder~~ finders may be ~~entitled to ownership.~~ eligible for a reward.

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