1 oz Silver Coin - Australian Nugget - 40th Anniversary - Gilded - 2026
### Australian Nugget - 40th Anniversary 1 Oz Silver - Proof - Gilded - 99.99% pure Silver - With 24 carat partial gilding - Limited Mintage only 4,500 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box This **partially gilded silver coin** was issued by the renowned **Perth Mint** to mark the **40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget Program**. Struck from one ounce of 99.99% pure silver in proof quality and **enhanced with 24 carat gold**, this issue pays tribute to one of Australia’s most famous coin programs. The motive depicts the legendary **Welcome Stranger**, the largest gold nugget ever found and documented. It was discovered in February 1869 in Moliagul in the Australian state of Victoria by John Deason and Richard Oates. With a weight of 2,284 ounces, the nugget was so large that it had to be broken into several pieces before it could be weighed. The nugget itself as well as the outer rim of the coin have been finished with 24 carat gold. The central motive is surrounded by a stylized sun design and a line illustration of the map of Australia. Also integrated into the design are the name of the nugget, the mint mark “P40”, the weight, the fineness and the year of issue. The reverse of the coin shows the portrait of **King Charles III**, designed by Dan Thorne, together with the inscription “AUSTRALIA” and the denomination. The **partially gilded silver coin for the 40th anniversary of the Australian Nugget** is limited to 4,500 pieces worldwide and is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.