Description
Australian Gold Nugget – “Welcome Stranger” (1 oz Gold)
Obverse (Front)
Features the crowned bust of Elizabeth II, known as the “Third Portrait” by Raphael David Maklouf (initials RDM appear on the truncation).
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA · 100 DOLLARS ·
Reverse (Back)
Depicts the legendary Welcome Stranger gold nugget against radial lines.
Designer: Stuart Devlin (initials SD on nugget).
Inscription:
Year of issue THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ. FINE GOLD . WELCOME STRANGER 1869
Additional details:
- “P” mint mark above the date
- Nugget name and discovery year in central circle
About the Welcome Stranger Nugget
- Discovered: 5 February 1869
- Location: Moliagul, Victoria, Australia
- Discoverers: John Deason & Richard Oates
- Refined weight: 97.14 kg (3,123 troy oz)
- Size: 61 × 31 cm
- Largest alluvial gold nugget ever found
Its historical importance made it a powerful choice for launching the Australian Nugget bullion series in 1986.
Note: Stock may include coins purchased from the secondary market in good condition.
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