Researchers have confirmed that gold coins found near the wreck of the San Jose, a Spanish galleon sunk in 1708, are indeed from the ship. High-resolution images captured by remotely operated vehicles show dozens of coins, along with other artifacts like Chinese porcelain and cannons. The San Jose, carrying billions of dollars in treasure, is the subject of ownership disputes involving Colombia, Spain, Indigenous Bolivians, and a US salvage company. Colombia plans to begin treasure extraction using remotely operated vehicles, but the exact location remains secret.

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