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

The Australian Nugget Series debuted in 1986 as The Perth Mints official gold bullion coin program. The early coins honored famous gold nuggets discovered throughout Australia. In 1989, the design focus shifted to the kangaroo, and the series became known as the Australian Kangaroo. To recognize the 40th anniversary of the original release, The Perth Mint brings back the first reverse design in 2026. Currently, 2026 1/4 oz Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coins are available from BGASC. **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 Devlins original design of the Welcome Stranger gold nugget. Each coin is packaged individually for collectors. It is housed in a clear capsule and set inside a black Perth Mint presentation box. You will also receive a themed shipper and a Certificate of Authenticity. Just 500 coins are offered in this specific packaging. **Obverse** The obverse of the 2026 Proof Australian Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coin displays King Charles III. The portrait, created by Dan Thorne, shows His Majesty in left-profile relief without a crown as part of his first-generation effigy. **Reverse** On the reverse of the 2026 1/4 oz Proof Gold 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Coin is Stuart Devlins original Welcome Stranger design. The Welcome Stranger was discovered in Victoria in February 1869 by John Deason and Richard Oates and is still recognized as the largest gold nugget ever found. The coins design presents the nuggets outline with background rays and a faint image of Australia. **History** From 1986 through 1988, the series highlighted actual gold nuggets on its reverse designs. Among the featured discoveries were the Welcome Stranger, the Welcome Nugget, and the Hand of Faith. These designs emphasized the authentic look of the nuggets, helping connect the coins to Australias rich gold mining past. **Ordering** If you have questions about ordering, call BGASC at 888-992-4272. You can also connect with us through web chat or by 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.