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The Perth Mint has honoured Australia’s rich gold rush heritage through a series of meticulously crafted commemorative coins that capture the spirit and significance of this transformative era. Struck in fine gold and silver, these limited-edition pieces often feature evocative imagery such as prospectors at work, gold nuggets, and period mining scenes, serving as both collectible works of art and enduring tributes to the men and women who shaped the nation’s economic foundations. Right now, 2026 1 oz Proof Australian Silver 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush Coins with gilded accents are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 2026 1 oz Proof Australian Silver 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush Coin comes with a classic Perth Mint display. The case features a black base with a clear, acrylic lid. The case is packaged in a Gold Rush-themed shipper and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This proof silver version of the coin features 24-karat gold accents found on the rim of the coin and the central shovel-and-pick-ax design on the reverse.
In February 1851, Edward Hargraves, a seasoned prospector who had recently returned from the California goldfields, announced the discovery of payable gold near Bathurst, New South Wales, at a site he would name Ophir. Drawing on techniques learned in California, Hargraves and his associates successfully panned alluvial gold from the creek beds of the region, a find he promptly reported to colonial authorities.
The obverse of the 2026 Proof Australian Silver 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush Coin comes with a bust of King Charles III. His Majesty is shown here in left-profile relief and is depicted without a crown on his head. This first-generation effigy of Charles III was created by Dan Thorne.
On the reverse of 2026 1 oz Proof Silver 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush Coins, you will see several symbols of the gold mining industry. Wheelbarrows, prospector tents, and gold pans fill the design field, with a 175th-anniversary emblem at the center. This emblem features a shovel and pick ax crossed, with the Australian continent in the center and the number 175 within the outline of the nation.
If you have any questions about 1 oz silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Perth Mint has honoured Australia’s rich gold rush heritage through a series of meticulously crafted commemorative coins that capture the spirit and significance of this transformative era. Struck in fine gold and silver, these limited-edition pieces often feature evocative imagery such as prospectors at work, gold nuggets, and period mining scenes, serving as both collectible works of art and enduring tributes to the men and women who shaped the nation’s economic foundations. Right now, 2026 1 oz Proof Australian Silver 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush Coins with gilded accents are available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 2026 1 oz Proof Australian Silver 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush Coin comes with a classic Perth Mint display. The case features a black base with a clear, acrylic lid. The case is packaged in a Gold Rush-themed shipper and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. This proof silver version of the coin features 24-karat gold accents found on the rim of the coin and the central shovel-and-pick-ax design on the reverse.
In February 1851, Edward Hargraves, a seasoned prospector who had recently returned from the California goldfields, announced the discovery of payable gold near Bathurst, New South Wales, at a site he would name Ophir. Drawing on techniques learned in California, Hargraves and his associates successfully panned alluvial gold from the creek beds of the region, a find he promptly reported to colonial authorities.
The obverse of the 2026 Proof Australian Silver 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush Coin comes with a bust of King Charles III. His Majesty is shown here in left-profile relief and is depicted without a crown on his head. This first-generation effigy of Charles III was created by Dan Thorne.
On the reverse of 2026 1 oz Proof Silver 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush Coins, you will see several symbols of the gold mining industry. Wheelbarrows, prospector tents, and gold pans fill the design field, with a 175th-anniversary emblem at the center. This emblem features a shovel and pick ax crossed, with the Australian continent in the center and the number 175 within the outline of the nation.
If you have any questions about 1 oz silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
