2026 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coin (Box + CoA)

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2026 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coin (Box + CoA)

Launched in 1986 by The Perth Mint, the Australian Nugget series was introduced as Australia’s official gold bullion coin program, joining a growing international market for investment-grade coins. Originally named after famous Australian gold nuggets, the series was rebranded as the Australian Kangaroo in 1989 when the iconic marsupial replaced the nugget imagery on the reverse. Perth Mint honors the 40th anniversary of the series in 2026 with commemorative coins featuring the original reverse design. Right now, 2026 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins are available.

Coin Highlights:

• Arrives in a capsule with a black Perth Mint display, presentation box, and a Certificate of Authenticity!
• 40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget Series!
• Proof visuals!
• Limited issue of only 500 coins in individual packaging!
• Contains 1/4 troy oz of .9999 pure gold.
• Bears a face value of $25 (AUD) backed by the federal government of Australia.
• The obverse depicts King Charles III.
• On the reverse is Stuart Devlin’s original design of the Welcome Stranger gold nugget.

Each 2026 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coin offered here is individually packaged in a black presentation box. The coin itself is protected in a plastic capsule within the box, with a themed outer shipper and a Certificate of Authenticity included. Only 500 of these coins are available in this individually-packaged option.

During the early years of the series (1986–1988), the reverse of the Australian Nugget coin featured detailed, realistic depictions of some of Australia’s most celebrated gold nuggets, including the Welcome Stranger, the Welcome Nugget, and the Hand of Faith. These illustrations captured the raw, irregular beauty of naturally occurring gold in remarkable detail, lending the coins a distinctly historical character that resonated with both precious metals investors and numismatic enthusiasts.

The obverse of 2026 Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins comes with an image of King Charles III. His Majesty is shown here in left-profile relief in a portrait created by Dan Thorne. Charles III is shown in this first-generation bust without a crown on his head.

On the reverse of 2026 1/4 oz Proof Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins, you will find Stuart Devlin’s original design. This design celebrates the Welcome Stranger nugget, the largest gold nugget ever recorded. It was discovered by prospectors John Deason and Richard Oates in Victoria in February 1869. The design captures the detailed shape of the nugget, with radial lines in the background and the faint outline of the Australian continent.

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