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© Ben Carthew
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 6th Portrait - Welcome Stranger - Gilded
2019 year| Gold (.999) plated silver (.999) (24ct Gold Gilded Details) | 31.1035 g | 40.6 mm |
| Issuer | Australia |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 AUD = USD 0.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1966-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) plated silver (.999) (24ct Gold Gilded Details) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40.6 mm |
| Thickness | 3.21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182842 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Welcome Stranger gold nugget as it appeared in The Perth Mint’s 1986 Australian Nugget 1oz gold coin
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AUSTRALIAN NUGGET
WELCOME STRANGER 1869
2019 1oz 999 SILVER
P
Designer: Stuart Devlin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Discovered on 5 February 1869 near the Victorian goldfields town of Moliagul, the world-famous "Welcome Stranger" nugget weighed an estimated 72 kilos and contained almost 2,300 ounces of gold. It sold for 10,000 British pounds, the equivalent of millions of dollars today. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of its discovery, this attractive quality coin features a design highlighting the Australia's largest known alluvial gold nugget in the precious metal.The coin includes a representation of Stuart Devlin’s depiction of the Welcome Stranger gold nugget as it appeared in The Perth Mint’s 1986 Australian Nugget 1oz gold coin with the inscription ‘WELCOME STRANGER 1869’ and ‘AUSTRALIAN NUGGET’. The Perth Mint’s ‘P’ mintmark, the 2019 year-date, and the coin’s weight and fineness are also included in the reverse design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (6th Portrait - Welcome Stranger - Gilded) 2019 coin from Australia is that it features a unique gilded design, with 24ct gold gilded details on the coin's reverse side. This adds an extra layer of elegance and sophistication to the coin's already impressive design, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 P | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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