So far, nothing has been uncovered in the United States. The only piece of gold certifiably identified as being a part of Montezuma's treasure was found in 1981 in Mexico City by construction workers.

The Aztecs prized other things far above gold: they loved brightly colored feathers, preferably from quetzals or hummingbirds. They would make elaborate cloaks and headdresses out of these feathers and it was a conspicuous display of wealth to wear one. They loved jewels, including jade and turquoise.