Witter Coin's $50K Gold Scavenger Hunt in San Francisco

Witter Coin, a San Francisco numismatic dealer, will hide 10 rare coins worth over $50,000 across the city on April 25, 2026, the last day of National Coin Week. The annual scavenger hunt, which kicks off at 7 a.m. with clues released hourly on Instagram, includes a 1915 $1 gold coin commemorating the Panama-Pacific International Exhibition and a prized 1851 $50 gold slug, valued at about $25,000. The 1851 slug, minted in San Francisco during the Gold Rush, features an eagle design by Charles C. Wright and was the city's principal currency for two years. Owner Seth Chandler says the hunt aims to revive San Francisco's gold-prospecting spirit. In 2024, the loot was worth $10,000; in 2025, it reached $25,000. Chandler plans a challenging 2026 hunt. The coins are hidden in safe public locations, no digging required, and finders keep them.