2005 Australia 1 oz Proof Gold Nugget
Numismatic
2005 Australia 1 oz Proof Gold Nugget
This striking release from 2005 highlights Australia's rich gold-mining heritage through an innovative and colorful design. Struck in one troy ounce of exceptionally pure 0.9999 fine gold, the coin is a legal tender issue backed by the Australian government, carrying a face value of 100 Dollars. The reverse of this coin presents a brilliant depiction of a raw, natural gold nugget. This central image is set against a beautifully colorized landscape, which is further detailed with scenes of prospectors searching for fortune. The outer border carries inscriptions detailing the weight, purity, and the series name, celebrating the historic gold rushes that shaped a nation. On the obverse, the coin displays the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose initials appear below the neck. This side also bears the sovereign's name, the country name of Australia, the year 2005, and the denomination of 100 Dollars, completing a magnificent tribute to both royal tradition and geological wealth.
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Specifications
| Country | Australia |
|---|---|
| Year | 2005 |
| Mint mark | P - Perth |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 100 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 32.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
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