A Honest to Goodness New York City "Treasure Hunt"

Back in June, we posted information regarding a YouTube video that was making the rounds claiming that $10,000 dollars in U.S. currency had been buried somewhere within the five boroughs of New York City.  At the time, we were not sure if this was on the up and up or just another "viral video" making the rounds of the blogospehere.

Turns out it is for real!

Pulling the puppet strings in this quest are two Brooklyn artists who have created eight videos for a pirate-themed web series, and are using the treasure hunt as a way to drive traffic to it. The duo started collecting the golden coins (not really gold, but they are real U.S. currency $1 coins) two years ago, and have been keeping them hidden in their apartments since. But now their booty is buried somewhere in the city, and whoever finds it first gets to keep it. (Hint: it's not in Central Park.)

The first video clue (above) has been released and seven more will follow through September.  You can keep up to date on all the clues and other action by visiting welostourgold.com.

So gather yer mates and strike your sails, there's booty to be found!