Description
1987 1/2 oz Australian Nugget Gold Coin – Hand of Faith
Featuring the World-Famous Nugget Discovery | 99.99% Pure Gold | Perth Mint
Celebrate a landmark moment in gold prospecting history with the 1987 1/2 oz Australian Nugget Gold Coin, showcasing the legendary Hand of Faith nugget—the largest gold nugget ever discovered with a metal detector.
Gold Content: 1/2 troy ounce of 99.99% pure (24-carat) gold
Face Value: $50 AUD (Australian legal tender)
Mintage: 105,530
Diameter: 25.1 mm (approx.)
Thickness: 2.4 mm (approx.)
Reverse: Depicts the Hand of Faith nugget, discovered on 26 September 1980 in Kingower, Victoria. Weighing 27.21 kilograms and measuring 47 cm, the nugget is famous for its hand-like shape. The coin’s reverse features stylised rays and inscriptions detailing the coin’s weight, purity, and issue year.
Obverse: Features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf, along with the monetary denomination
About the Hand of Faith Nugget
Initially difficult to sell due to its extraordinary size and shape, the Hand of Faith was eventually acquired by the Golden Nugget Casino in Las Vegas, where it remains on public display. It stands as a unique symbol of Australia’s gold rush legacy and prospecting heritage.
A timeless collector’s item and a compelling gold investment, the 1987 1/2 oz Hand of Faith Gold Nugget Coin offers a captivating combination of history, rarity, and purity.
Note: Stock may include coins purchased from the secondary market in good condition.
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