First introduced in 1986, the Australian Nugget series marked Australias entry into the official gold bullion coin market. The original reverse designs celebrated historic gold nuggets discovered across the country. A few years later, in 1989, the series adopted the Australian Kangaroo identity when the reverse shifted to feature the well-known native animal. As the program reaches its 40th anniversary in 2026, The Perth Mint honors its beginnings by revisiting the nugget theme. The 2026 Australian 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget 1 oz Silver Coins are now available from Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Coin arrives in an acrylic capsule with a Perth Mint box, themed shipper, and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget bullion coins!
• 24-karat gold enhancements!
• Limited issue of only 4,500 coins in individual packaging!
• Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
• Issued a face value of $1 (AUD) by Australia.
• Obverse depicts King Charles III.
• Reverse features the historic Welcome Stranger gold nugget.

These 2026 Australian 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget 1 oz Silver Coins are delivered in acrylic capsules along with a Perth Mint presentation box, themed shipper, and Certificate of Authenticity. Each piece features 24-karat gold enhancements, including gilded accents along the rim and on the Welcome Stranger nugget itself.

Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 Australian 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Silver Coin displays King Charles III. The left-facing portrait, designed by Dan Thorne, presents the monarch without a crown in keeping with current Australian coinage standards. The inscriptions here include CHARLES III, AUSTRALIA, and 1 DOLLAR.

Reverse

The reverse of the 2026 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget 1 oz Silver Coin highlights the Welcome Stranger nugget using Stuart Devlins early design concept. Discovered in Victoria in 1869 by John Deason and Richard Oates, the nugget remains the largest ever recorded. The coins artwork captures its unique outline, accented by radiating lines and a faint image of Australia behind it. Inscriptions here include ONE OUNCE, 9999 PURE, 2026, and THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET.

History

While gold discoveries began in eastern Australia during the 1850s, Western Australias major rush took shape later. Finds at Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie in the 1890s attracted prospectors from around the world. The Golden Mile in Kalgoorlie became especially well known, helping establish the region as one of the most productive goldfields ever found.

Ordering

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