The Republic-Monitor's annual Medallion Hunt begins this Thursday and will run for four consecutive weeks.
The annual hunt is back for its 40th year, with treasure seekers deciphering clues that lead them to a hidden medallion. The finder will be awarded a check each week unless the medallion is not found.
The newspapers containing the clues will not be available until 5 a.m. Thursdays for all four weeks at the Republic-Monitor office, located at 11 W. St. Joseph St. in downtown Perryville. The hunt will run consecutively, with the final treasure hunt taking place on March 27.
Each week, the medallion will be hidden somewhere in Perry County. Clues to the medallion’s location will be found in the advertisements of merchants participating in the Republic-Monitor’s “Treasure Hunt” promotion. A pirate figure will mark participating ads.
Clues to the medallion’s location will be published each Thursday in the Republic-Monitor. A $100 prize will be awarded to the person who finds and brings the medallion to the Republic-Monitor office during regular business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If the medallion is not found within the allotted time, $50 will be added to the prize money for the following week, and the medallion will remain where it was, undisturbed.
There are no age or residency requirements; however, an individual can win only once during the 2026 Medallion Hunt.
Other rules for the search include:
– The medallion may be hidden outdoors or indoors, but always in a public place. Since it is in a public place, however, access may be limited to certain hours. Participants must observe all building or area regulations. Trespassing is illegal, and the medallion will not be hidden on private property.
– The medallion will be concealed in such a way as to present no physical or other risk in retrieving it. (Perry County Newspapers, Inc. assumes no liability in connection with participation in this game).
– The winner’s photo will be taken by the staff and published in the newspaper’s print edition.
The Republic-Monitor staff hopes to see scores of former and new participants join the search. Best of luck to all!
