Launched in 1986 by The Perth Mint, the Australian Nugget Series marked Australia’s official entry into the modern gold bullion coin market. The coins were first named for famous gold nuggets discovered in Australia. In 1989, the series shifted to feature the kangaroo on the reverse and became known as the Australian Kangaroo. In 2026, The Perth Mint celebrates the 40th anniversary of the original series by bringing back the first reverse design. Right now, 2026 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins are available from BullionMax.

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 in this listing comes individually packaged. The coin is housed in a protective plastic capsule and placed inside a black Perth Mint presentation box. A themed outer shipper and a numbered Certificate of Authenticity are also included. This option is limited to just 500 coins.

From 1986 to 1988, the reverse designs of the Australian Nugget coins focused on some of the most well-known gold nuggets ever found in Australia. These included the Welcome Stranger, the Welcome Nugget, and the Hand of Faith. The detailed artwork highlighted the natural shapes and textures of these massive finds, giving the coins a historic feel that appealed to both investors and collectors.

The obverse of the 2026 Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coin features King Charles III. His Majesty is shown in left-profile relief based on a portrait created by Dan Thorne. This first-generation effigy presents the King without a crown.

On the reverse of the 2026 1/4 oz Proof Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coin is Stuart Devlin’s original design honoring the Welcome Stranger nugget. Discovered in Victoria in February 1869 by prospectors John Deason and Richard Oates, the Welcome Stranger remains the largest gold nugget ever recorded. The design carefully outlines the nugget’s shape, with radial lines in the background and a subtle depiction of the Australian continent.

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