Perth Mint 2026 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Gold Coin Program 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin

Key Features:

• Metal: .9999 Fine Silver with selective 24-carat gold gilding
• Weight: 1oz, Proof quality
• Original archived Stuart Devlin design featuring the Welcome Stranger nugget
• Special anniversary ‘P40’ mintmark, Australian legal tender
• Limited issue: 4,500 coins, presented with Certificate of Authenticity

Celebrate four decades of one of Australia’s most iconic coin programs with the Perth Mint 2026 40th Anniversary of the Australian Nugget Gold Coin Program 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin. Struck from 1oz of .9999 pure silver and selectively gilded in 24-carat gold, this coin pays tribute to the artistic and historic legacy of the original Australian Nugget coins, first issued by The Perth Mint in 1986.

The reverse design features the famous Welcome Stranger nugget—the largest ever recorded—uncovered in 1869 at Moliagul, Victoria. The nugget, portrayed in 24-carat gold, is surrounded by a stylized map of Australia and encircled by sun rays, with inscriptions including ‘THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’, the nugget’s name, the coin’s weight and purity, the 2026 year-date, and the commemorative ‘P40’ mintmark. This original Stuart Devlin design, pulled from the archives and never before released on a coin, makes this issue a truly historic collectible.

Each coin comes in a classic black display case with a clear lid, accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity and a shipper highlighting the “40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AUSTRALIAN GOLD COIN PROGRAM.” With a limited mintage of 4,500, this 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin is an exceptional addition for collectors of Perth Mint coins, numismatic enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a stunning display of Australia’s golden heritage.