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

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:** - **Comes with a plastic capsule, a black Perth Mint box, and a Certificate of Authenticity!** - **40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget collection!** - **Proof specimen!** - **Limited mintage of only 200 coins!** - Contains 1 troy oz of .9999 pure gold. - The face value of $100 (AUD) is backed by the Australian government. - On the obverse is a portrait of King Charles III. - The reverse features the Welcome Stranger nugget design by Stuart Devlin. 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. **Buying Gold And Silver Coins With BGASC Is Convenient And Secure** BGASC is Fast, Reliable, and Trusted. All orders of $199 or more Ship FREE. Our prices are ultra-competitive and there is no order minimum. We have NO hidden fees and we don't do phone solicitation calls either. All shipments are packaged securely, discreetly and are fully insured. We accept payment by Credit Card, PayPal, Crypto, ACH, Bank Wire and Paper Check. Your prices are locked in when checkout is completed. Customers all across the country have quickly come to recognize BGASC as one of the largest, fastest, most trusted online precious metals dealers in the U.S.