Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Is everything in the treasure hunt package authentic?

Your treasure hunt kit will include authentic items which could be from the late 1800's to the early 1900's. This is also why no two kits are alike. Here's a sample of the kind of items that might be included in your kit:.

• A 1904 postcard
• A children's book from 1917
• A photo from the late 1800's
• A stock certificate from 1933 (the stock will be canceled and obsolete)
• A newspaper or music newsletter from 1882

All of these pieces are 100% authentic to the best of our knowledge. Again, the items in your kit will not be exactly the same but this gives you an idea of what to expect. The only items that are not authentic are:

• The letter with the clues
• The treasure chest, key and lock
• The item connected with finding the key

For the treasure itself there are two options.

Non-Authentic Treasure
This is a new option we've recently added due to the soaring prices of authentic coins caused by increased silver prices. This option uses "Fool's Gold" as the treasure which is included in your treasure hunt kit. These small nuggets of pyrite are a great, inexpensive choice for those on a budget which still gets kids excited.

So how do you keep the kids from finding out that it is fake gold? You "sell" it on behalf of the kids and let them keep the cash. For instance, you tell your children that you will take the gold nuggets to a coin store that deals with gold and sell the nuggets for them. When you "return" you have the cash from the sale which can be any amount you want it to be.

Authentic Treasure: 
These include real silver coins from the early 1900's. You can select a complete six coin set: penny, nickel, dime, quarter, half-dollar, dollar. Because coins back in this time period were made with real silver, this is an expensive option - but it doesn't get any cooler than finding a real treasure!

We selected these coins because: They look and feel so different then the coins used today your kids will instantly realize their authenticity. It’s believable. No one back in the 1900’s would put thousands of dollars into hidden treasure hunts just as a hobby. But they would invest $1.91 (the total face value of one coin set) which by today’s values is worth about $65 each.

We recommend one set per child participating in the treasure hunt. If $65 a set is too expensive, you can also select five coin sets which do not include the silver dollar and this lowers the price to $33 a set. And finally, you can opt to just include half-dollars at $10 each.

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