Overview

• The treasure, valued at 7.5 million Czech crowns (approximately 300,000 euros), was found in the Podkrkonoší Mountains by hikers earlier this year.
• It includes 598 gold coins, dating from 1808 to 1915, and various gold-colored items such as tobacco boxes, bracelets, and a chain with a key.
• Numismatic analysis suggests the hoard was buried after 1921, potentially during periods of regional upheaval in the 20th century.
• Experts at the East Bohemian Museum in Hradec Králové are investigating hypotheses linking the concealment to events like Nazi occupation, postwar expulsions, or the 1953 currency reform.
• The museum announced the find in May 2025, with ongoing research aimed at uncovering the treasure's historical and cultural significance.