2026 AUS 1/4 Gold 175th Ann. of Australia's First Gold Rush Proof

• Contains 1/4 oz of .9999 fine Gold.
• Coins have a maximum mintage of 500 with 375 issued in this packaging.
• Housed in a mint-capsule, interior black presentation box, along with a themed shipper & COA.
• Obverse: The obverse bear the Dan Thorne effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, the weight and purity and monetary denomination of 25 dollars.
• Reverse: The coins reverse portrays a map of Australia in the center with a dot at Ophir- symbolizing the birthplace of the nation's first gold rush and the inscription 175, representing the 175th anniversary. Behind the map, a crossed shovel and pickaxe form a motif widely recognized as a symbol of Australia's gold rush. The design includes iconic elements of gold panning life including a lantern, a pitched tent, a wheelbarrow filled with alluvium, a hand panning for gold, a bucket and a cradle box pictured on a rugged terrain. Surrounding the design is the inscription, AUSTRALIA'S FIRST GOLD RUSH, accompanied by a stylized boarder, the 2026 year-date and The Perth Mint's 'P' mint mark.
• Sovereign coin of Australia

This special release will be a true collectible for the history aficionado. Order this 2026 1/4 oz Gold 175th Anniversary of Australia's First Gold Rush coin in Proof condition today!

Australia's First Gold Rush
In 1851, the discovery of gold at Ophir in New SOuth Wales by Edward Hargraves sparked Australia's first official gold rush, leading to a wave of migration and rapid development across the country. thousands of people arrived in search of fortune, driving population growth, infrastructure expansion and profound social change. The gold rush played a key role in shaping Australia's multicultural identity and economic foundations. IN 2026, the nation will celebrate the 175th anniversary of this landmark moment in its history.

Perth Mint Commemorative Coins
APMEX has a wide variety of Gold products struck from Australias famous The Perth Mint. Founded in 1899, The Perth Mint is a world leader in the design and production of Precious Metals minted products. Under the Currency Act of 1965, The Perth Mint is empowered to issue Australias official Gold and Silver bullion coins. It also strikes many of Australias limited-edition collector coins.

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