What's the deal with Destiny's Gold Chests?

Destiny is packed with secrets and the beta deliberately kept many of them obscure, but Bungie has now commented on one…

Destiny 2 has a pretty big map problem: : r/DestinyTheGame

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen region chests locations

Destiny 2: The Witch Queen region chests locations

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Looking for a regional (golden) chest : r/destiny2

So aren't the gold and yellow chests meant to give you 10 shards

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Destiny 2: The Witch Queen region chests locations

Golden Chests - Destiny Guide - IGN

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