Overview

• Netflix's 'Gold & Greed: The Hunt for Fenn’s Treasure' explores the decade-long search for Forrest Fenn's hidden $1 million treasure, its discovery, and its controversies.
• The treasure, found in 2020 by Jack Stuef in Wyoming, included gold, rare coins, and artifacts, and was auctioned in 2022 for $1.3 million.
• The hunt, inspired by Fenn’s 1988 cancer diagnosis, captivated thousands but led to five deaths and legal disputes over its legitimacy and impact.
• Justin Posey, a former treasure hunter featured in the documentary, has launched a new treasure hunt with clues embedded in the series and his book.
• The exact location of Fenn’s treasure remains undisclosed, but its legacy continues to inspire adventure and reflection on human curiosity.