I should add some info....
There are two gold prices. The first is what we all follow, currently in the $1200.- range. There is also the specimen value, which can be two to three times that.
But... The gold that is naturally found is not 99% pure, anywhere from 18 to 23%, so selling specimens is where you can make money.
It's still a hobby, I really don't expect to get rich. I'd be happy with the couple hundred I have invested in equipment and gas.