In the presidential palace of Madagascar, the country's new leader, Michael Randrianirina, found a huge emerald stone weighing 300 kg, which is planned to be sold at auction to replenish the state treasury. This is reported by Bloomberg, writes UNN.
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We discovered this national treasure. We don't know why it was hidden here, but we are just happy to show that we are ready to live transparently.
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Mining Minister Carl Andriamparany said that emeralds cost about 70 euros (80 US dollars) per gram on international markets. According to Soalihi Mosa, a senior advisor to the previous administration, the stone has been in the palace since 2009 and is part of the national heritage.
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Randrianirina came to power after a coup last month, overthrowing President Andry Rajoelina, which was the result of mass protests over corruption, shortages of essential goods, and public outrage over the elite's wealth.
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