Australia Nugget

1) Recognition - Names - Country of Origin

The "Australian Nugget" Silver Coin is a striking coin series from Australia, introduced in 2019 by the renowned Perth Mint. The series celebrates famous gold nugget discoveries of the country with annually changing motifs.

2) Coin Description

The obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II from 2015, designed by Jody Clark, against a frosted background. The rim displays the country of issue, the face value, and the depicted monarch. On the reverse side, a prominent gold nugget is showcased against a background of radial lines. The name of the nugget, the year of discovery, and the mintmark "P" of the Perth Mint are also present.

3) Face Value - Legal Tender - Value

The "Australian Nugget" Silver Coins are official legal tender in Australia, although their intrinsic value often exceeds their face value due to their silver content. The coins are available in denominations of 1 oz and 2 oz.

4) Other Units - Denominations

The coin is available in various denominations:

Unit	Weight	Fine Weight	Face Value	Minting Years
1 oz	31.1g	31.1g	1 $ (AUD; Australian Dollar)	Since 2019
2 oz	62.2g	62.2g	2 $ (AUD; Australian Dollar)	Since 2019

5) Special Features - Minting Years - History - Mintage

The "Australian Nugget" series commemorates notable gold nugget discoveries in Australia. The inaugural 2019 release celebrated the "Welcome Stranger," the largest-ever found gold nugget discovered near Moliagul, Victoria, in 1869. Subsequent releases honored nuggets like the "Hand of Faith," "Golden Eagle," and "Little Hero." Each design tells a unique story from Australia's rich gold mining history. In addition to the pure silver coins, there is also a gold-plated 1 oz coin available in a presentation box.