Witter Coin's $50K Scavenger Hunt: 10 Rare Coins Hidden

San Francisco's winner coin is cranking up its third annual scavenger hunt with double

deprizes, jumping from $25,000 to $50,000 total.

They're hiding 10 coins across the city, all originally minted right here in the bay

area, with values running from $500 up to $25,000.

Owner Seth Chandler kicked this off three years back to spark interest in coin collecting

in Spotlight the San Francisco Mint's legendary history.

He says it gets folks outdoors exploring what he calls the world's greatest city, while

learning about some of the rarest coins around.

Hunters from past years are buzzing, like Alex Stack, who snag coins in the last two hunts

and loves the friendly vibe among searchers.

He points out coin fans are often history buffs, so they zero in on spots near old mint

sites for an edge.

Standouts this year include a massive $18.50 gold coin, weighing two and a half ounces

and a $1.906 $20 gold piece dubbed the earthquake coin worth $6,000 as a nod to the city's

grit.

Clues drop hourly on Wittercoins Instagram starting Saturday at 8 a.m., with hints all

day until every coin is found, turning the streets into a live treasure map for anyone

ready to dive in.

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