{"product_id":"2026-1-australias-first-gold-rush-175th-anniversary-coin-stamp-cover-pnc-pm","title":"2026 $1 Australia's First Gold Rush 175th Anniversary Coin \u0026 Stamp Cover PNC (PM)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2026 $1 Australia's First Gold Rush 175th Anniversary Coin \u0026amp; Stamp Cover PNC (PM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo commemorate the 175th Anniversary of Australia's First Gold Rush, The Perth Mint has just released this Stamp and Coin Cover.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThousands of people arrived in search of fortune, driving population growth, infrastructure expansion, and profound social change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold rush was crucial in shaping Australia's multicultural identity and economic foundations. it drove rapid population growth, increasing from 430,000 in 1851 to 1.15 million by 1861.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBehind the map, a crossed shovel and pickaxe form a motif widely recognised as a symbol of Australia's gold rush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSurrounding the design is the inscription 'AUSTRALIA'S FIRSST GOLD RUSH\", accompanied by a stylised border, the 2026 year-date, and The Perth Mint's 'P' Mintmark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIssued as Australian legal tender, the uncirculated aluminium bronze coin is housed in a beautifully designed card with a circular window revealing the coin's reverse and obverse designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the obverse, the coin bears the Dan Thomas effigy of His Majesty King Charles III and monetary domination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixed to the envelope is an official Australia Post stamp which is post marked First Day of Issue and the envelope includes Australia Post's Seal of Authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePostmarked 21 July 2026, Orange NSW 2800\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDenomination :       $1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetal :                     Aluminium Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight :                  13.50 gms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter :               30.70 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMintage :                 6,500\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia Post Seal of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerial Numbers will vary. Pictures for illustration only.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Perth Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51869876617537,"sku":"26Y30AAD","price":27.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0219\/0145\/files\/2026_1GoldRushPNCFront.jpg?v=1782028891","url":"https:\/\/coincity.com.au\/products\/2026-1-australias-first-gold-rush-175th-anniversary-coin-stamp-cover-pnc-pm","provider":"Coin City","version":"1.0","type":"link"}