1/4 oz Gold Coin - Australia's First Gold Rush - 175th Anniversary - 2026
### Australia’s First Gold Rush - 175th Anniversary - 2026 1/4 Oz Gold - Proof - 99.99% pure Gold - Limited Mintage only 500 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box This **gold proof coin** was struck by the renowned **Perth Mint** from a 1/4 ounce of 99.99% pure gold. The issue commemorates the **175th anniversary of Australia’s first gold rush**, which began in 1851 following the discovery of gold in Ophir, New South Wales, by Edward Hargraves. This historic event triggered significant migration, accelerated infrastructure development, and played a key role in shaping Australia’s economic and social landscape. The motive features a map of Australia at its center with a marked point at Ophir, alongside the number “175” representing the anniversary. Behind the map, a crossed shovel and pickaxe are depicted as iconic symbols of the gold rush. Additional symbols of traditional gold prospecting are included, such as a lantern, a tent, a wheelbarrow filled with alluvial material, a gold pan, a bucket, and a cradle set within rugged terrain. The design is completed by the inscription “AUSTRALIA’S FIRST GOLD RUSH”, the year of issue 2026, and the Perth Mint’s mintmark “P”. The reverse depicts the portrait of King Charles III, along with the inscriptions “AUSTRALIA”, the weight, the fineness, and the denomination. Limited to 500 pieces worldwide, the **Australia’s First Gold Rush gold proof coin** is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.