{"product_id":"2026-1-4oz-gold-proof-coin-australia-s-first-gold-rush-175th-anniversary","title":"2026 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin Australia’s First Gold Rush 175th Anniversary","description":"\u003cp\u003eTo commemorate the 175th Anniversary of Australia’s First Gold Rush, The Perth Mint is pleased to present this \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e1\/4oz \u003c\/span\u003egold proof coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1851, the discovery of gold at Ophir in New South Wales by Edward Hargraves sparked Australia's first official gold rush, leading to a wave of migration and rapid development across the country. Thousands of people arrived in search of fortune, driving population growth, infrastructure expansion, and profound social change. The gold rush played a key role in shaping Australia's multicultural identity and economic foundations. In 2026, the nation will celebrate the 175th anniversary of this landmark moment in its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coin’s reverse features a map of Australia in the centre with a dot at Ophir—symbolising the birthplace of the nation’s first gold rush and the inscription ‘175’ representing the 175th anniversary. Behind the map, a crossed shovel and pickaxe form a motif widely recognised as a symbol of Australia’s gold rush. The design includes iconic elements of gold panning life including a lantern, a pitched tent, a wheelbarrow filled with alluvium, a hand panning for gold, a bucket, and a cradle box pictured on rugged terrain. Surrounding the design is the inscription “AUSTRALIA’S FIRST GOLD RUSH”, accompanied by a stylised border, the 2026 year-date, and The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSPECIFICATIONS                                                                                                                          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e 999.9 Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eProof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e1\/4oz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eDenomination: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e25 Dollars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe Australia's First Gold Rush 175th Anniversary 2026 1\/4oz Gold Proof Coin has an issue limit of 375 coins.      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ensleigh Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47328838975637,"sku":"PM20260504","price":2645.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0516\/7677\/4549\/files\/02-3933-Australia_s-First-Gold-Rush-175th-Ann-2026-1oz-Gold-Proof-Coin-straight-on-LR_7c2643d1-9fda-498d-9fab-cfead5a3d408.png?v=1777955389","url":"https:\/\/www.ensleighcoins.com\/products\/2026-1-4oz-gold-proof-coin-australia-s-first-gold-rush-175th-anniversary","provider":"Ensleigh Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}