Gwynfynydd Gold Mine

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Gwynfynydd Gold Mine near Ganllwyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales, was discovered in 1860. It was active until 1998 and has produced 45,000+ troy ounces of Welsh gold since 1884. The Queen was presented with a kilogram of Welsh gold on her 60th birthday (April 1986) from this mine.
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Coordinates:   52°50'8"N   3°52'37"W
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