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{{/presale}} {{#promotion_on}}The Australian Nugget series was introduced by The Perth Mint in 1986 as Australias first major gold bullion coin program. Its release coincided with increasing global demand for physical gold investments. The earliest issues honored famous gold nuggets discovered during Australias gold rush. Beginning in 1989, the reverse design changed to showcase the Australian Kangaroo. In 2026, The Perth Mint celebrates 40 years of the collection with special proof coins that return to the original nugget design. The 2026 1 oz Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins are currently available at BGASC.
Highlights:
All 2026 1 oz Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins are secured in plastic capsules. Each coin is packaged in a black Perth Mint presentation box and delivered in a themed outer shipper. A Certificate of Authenticity from The Perth Mint is included.
Obverse
The obverse of the 2026 Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins shows King Charles III. The portrait, designed by Dan Thorne, presents His Majesty in left-profile relief without a crown, consistent with modern Australian coin designs.
Reverse
The reverse of the 2026 1 oz Proof Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins displays Stuart Devlins Welcome Stranger nugget. Discovered in Victoria in February 1869 by John Deason and Richard Oates, it remains the largest gold nugget ever officially recorded. The design features detailed textures of the nugget, framed by radial lines and a faint outline of Australia.
History
The decision to feature real gold nuggets tied the series directly to Australias gold rush legacy. These designs were based on documented discoveries rather than symbolic imagery. The nuggets represented important moments in Australian history and the efforts of the prospectors who worked the goldfields in the nineteenth century.
Ordering
If you have questions about 1 oz gold coins, call BGASC at 888-992-4272. Our team is also available through web chat and email.
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