2026 Australia's First Gold Rush 175th Anniversary PNC

Commemorate the 175th Anniversary of Australia's First Gold Rush with this stunning Stamp and Coin Cover from The Perth Mint. In 1851, Edward Hargraves' discovery of gold at Ophir in New South Wales sparked Australia's first official gold rush. This transformative event drove unprecedented migration, population growth from 430,000 to 1.15 million by 1861, and shaped the nation's multicultural identity and economic foundations.

The coin's reverse features a detailed map of Australia with Ophir marked at its centre, surrounded by iconic gold rush imagery—crossed shovel and pickaxe, lantern, pitched tent, wheelbarrow, hand panning for gold, bucket, and cradle box on rugged terrain. The inscription "AUSTRALIA'S FIRST GOLD RUSH" encircles the design, with the year-date 2026 and The Perth Mint's 'P' mintmark. Issued as Australian legal tender, this uncirculated aluminum bronze coin is presented in a beautifully designed card featuring a circular window that showcases both the reverse and obverse designs. A must-have for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.