Let us recall that one of the most surprising discoveries of amber recently occurred in August 2023. How we discusseda couple walking on the beach in Darłowo found a mineral weighing as much as 140 g. According to the rates applicable on the Internet at that time, by selling it, a married couple could earn from PLN 9,000 to even PLN 15,000.
Amber like the gold of the Baltic Sea. Finders can get rich
– When it comes to the price of amber, it ranges from PLN 100 to even PLN 100,000. PLN per kg – commented for “Fact” a resident of Kołobrzeg, who has been processing amber for over a dozen years and running its museum. – The lowest price is for fragments of a few millimeters. The price increases with its size. For a kilogram of fist-sized nuggets (each weighing 10-20 dkg) you have to pay approximately PLN 10,000. Larger pieces are valued individually and can fetch really high prices, the expert added.
Interestingly, the value of a mineral also depends on its color. – The most expensive one is white amber. It is really rare and constitutes maybe 1%. all ambers. I probably won't surprise anyone when I say that it was him price is up to 100,000 per kilogram. zloty. Someone who finds such a nugget may immediately feel rich – explained an expert from Kołobrzeg.
When harvesting, remember a few important rules
When it comes to collecting amber, it should be remembered that it is not always legal. We can only go to the beach and the shallow shore to harvest without any permits, without using any equipment.
Only manual collection of minerals is allowed – so as not to damage the structure of the ground, including the seabed. Collectors must also be careful not to unduly disturb other people relaxing on the beach.