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Solving the grand challenge of alchemy
The Krugerrand is a popular gold coin that is minted in South Africa and distributed to buyers around the world. Krugerrands contain 22 karat gold, an alloy of 91.67 percent gold and 8.33 percent copper.
Harold Vilches, a 23-year-old Chilean, exported $80 million in contraband gold. It all started with a Google search.
How a brilliant scientist went from discovering a mother lode of treasure at the bottom of the sea to fleeing from authorities with suitcases full of cash.