2026 Perth Mint Gold Rush 1oz Silver Gilded Proof Coin
⛏️ 2026 Perth Mint First Gold Rush 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin
Anniversary Issue | 1oz Silver | 99.99% Pure Silver | Proof Gilded | Limited Mintage
Struck from 1oz of 99.99% pure silver, this 2026 release commemorates the 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush—one of the most transformative events in the nation’s history. Enhanced with 24-carat gold gilding and a flawless proof finish, this coin combines historical significance with premium minting craftsmanship.
Issued by The Perth Mint, this commemorative piece captures the spirit of discovery, migration, and prosperity that defined the gold rush era.
📖 Story / Theme – 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. This historic event led to rapid population growth, economic expansion, and the development of infrastructure across the nation.
The gold rush played a crucial role in shaping Australia’s multicultural identity and economic foundations, making it one of the most significant periods in Australian history.
🎨 Design Description
The reverse features a detailed composition centred around a map of Australia, marking Ophir as the birthplace of the gold rush. The inscription ‘175’ highlights the anniversary.
Behind the map, crossed shovel and pickaxe motifs symbolise gold mining heritage, surrounded by elements of goldfield life including a lantern, tent, wheelbarrow, panning scene, and cradle box set against rugged terrain.
The outer rim, central map, and mining tools are gilded in 24-carat gold, creating striking contrast against the proof silver background.
The obverse bears the effigy of King Charles III along with denomination and year-date.
💎 Collector Appeal
This 175th anniversary release holds strong historical and numismatic significance. The combination of proof finish, gold gilding, and storytelling design enhances its appeal among collectors of Australian history and commemorative issues.
A meaningful and visually striking addition to any premium silver collection.
✨ Key Features
🪙 1oz of 99.99% pure silver
⛏️ Celebrates 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush
✨ Proof finish with 24-carat gold gilding
🏛️ Struck by The Perth Mint
🇦🇺 Australian legal tender ($1)
🌍 Limited mintage: 5,000 (issue limit 4,500)
🎁 Presentation case with COA
📋 Specifications
| Year | 2026 |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
| Series | Australia’s First Gold Rush |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1oz |
| Purity | 99.99% |
| Finish | Proof, Gilded |
| Mintage | 5,000 |
| Legal Tender | Australia ($1) |
| Packaging | Display case + COA |
| SKU | CG26PMGRSGD1ZBX01 |
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