
Right now, as you read this, a real gold coin is hidden somewhere in the city of New Orleans waiting to be found.

It's real gold and it's hidden somewhere out there in New Orleans. An authentic 1788 Spain Gold 1/2 Escudo Coin. 0.0498 oz actual Gold weight with a purity of .917.
In other words,
REAL 1788 SPANISH GOLD COIN!
It's waiting for you to find it. Think you can figure out the clues?
And don't forget, its not just about one gold coin. Find it and unlock the rest of the loot which will grow bigger as more and more hunters participate and local business support it.

Whoever is the loyal one to figure out the clues and find the coin now has the "key" to the treasure chest. One phrase (included with the coin) that unlocks it all. If verified correctly the loot is all theirs.
In the meantime, the more people that sign up here the larger the treasure will grow. And as each new sponsor joins the pot grows as well.
So please share this website and be sure to subscribe today to help build that treasure chest! Lets see if we can make this pot much bigger. It just takes one subscriber at a time to build this army.

The treasure continues to grow, thanks to all of you. As more people subscribe the bigger the prize grows for the one who finally finds the coin. Be sure and subscribe below to become a loyal hunter and add to the pot.
Current Treasure Chest Value = $350cash
A new On-line Clue will be released every Saturday starting on December 13th 2025.
Bonus Clues may be released as sponsors join the excitement
The online clues are the ones to pay attention to. While we might post other flashy content on social media, pay close attention to these as they are the roadmap that point you to the treasure.
Meanwhile, each bonus clue (as they become available) will reveal a real photograph (not AI generated) taken from somewhere in New Orleans connected to the coins hiding place. If you recognize where one of these images was taken you are closer to the treasure than anyone else.
It's out there right now somewhere in New Orleans waiting to be found. Here is what you need to know before you go hunting:
To the faithful and loyal participant who figures out my clues and finds the coin, you are still one more step away from collecting the rest of the bounty:
Think you have what it takes to figure it out?
Be smart. Be safe.
The adventure is on!
Happy Hunting New Orleans.
Go find that Gold Coin!

Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure. The ghost of the infamous privateer and pirate Jean Lafitte is back 200 years later and he wants to give back to the loyal people of the great city of New Orleans. So please join us and explore our rich history and maybe you will even find that hidden coin. Good luck!
A fun way for everyone young and old to join in on a good old fashion urban treasure hunt. And what better place to do it then in the historic city of New Orleans. The telling of this city bleeds stories of treasure and pirates. Now you can step back in time to the good old days of New Orleans and help find the hidden treasure while learning the history of this amazing city we live in.
To keep this family friendly and safe, we have a few rules that you must follow:
1. No trespassing. The coin is HIDDEN IN A PUBLIC PLACE. You will not need to go on any private property to find it.
2. You will NOT NEED TO DIG-UP OR BREAK INTO anything to find it. It will be retrievable without having to destroy property.
3. The coin may be wrapped in something, but is clearly visible to the naked eye.
4. In order to verify you actually found the coin, something else will be included with the coin, so don't throw anything out. You will need it to collect the cash bonus. If you can't verify you found Lafitte's gold coin, you can't have the cash. But you get to keep the coin.
Good luck and be safe treasure hunters!
Every week a new clue will be given out on all our social media accounts and here on this website. So make sure you Follow, Like and Subscribe to get the clues as soon as they are released. As the clues are released go here for a list of them.
Note, subscribe to get clues emailed to your inbox. Clues may consist of riddles, images and videos.
Bonus Clues are only available at our sponsors place of business and are in the form of a QR code that you must scan when at the location to receive the clue. Each sponsor has its own unique QR code and clue, so you will have to visit all of them to collect all the bonus clues.
Join Jean Lafitte’s crew of hunters and receive early word of each weekly online clue. Plus you will be counted toward the Treasure Chest and may even hear whispers not meant for all. So join now and make sure to confirm the opt-in email to be officially sworn in and become one of LaFitte’s official crew. Your loyalty will be rewarded!
New Orleans Treasure Hunt Company
support@nolatreasurehunt.com
"I found the Treasure" Hotline 985-514-1447