2005 PCGS PR-70 1 oz Australian Gold Welcome Stranger-Nugget Proof Coin The Perth Mint pays tribute to the 20th anniversary of the first issuance of proof gold nuggets through a 2005 Welcome Stranger Gold Nuggets commemorative strike. Proof Nuggets, introduced in 1986, depict natural nugget designs and celebrate the 2,284 oz Welcome Stranger nugget, the largest natural nugget ever found. This historical connection to the 1869 discovery in Australia adds a unique depth to the coin’s value. Today, you can acquire the commemorative 2005 1 oz Australian Welcome Stranger-Gold Nugget sealed in PCGS slabs and graded as PF-70 coins. Coin Highlights Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PR-70 coin by PCGS; Proof coin; Produced by the Perth Mint; Commemorative Issue; Contains 1 oz of 9999 pure gold; Holds $100 face value backed by Australia; The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II’s portrait; The reverse showcases the Welcome Stranger nugget. The Design On the obverse, they showcase the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, accompanied by inscriptions that inform the coin’s face value. The reverse features the reproduction of a natural nugget. Representations of early Australian prospectors and mining techniques surround the image of the nugget. The engravings on this side read “THE AUSTRALIAN NUGGET 1 OZ .9999 GOLD 2005.” A PCGS PR-70 coin PCGS – Professional Coin Grading Service works apart from sovereign mints, appraising and grading coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70 depending on their condition. PR stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes, which exhibits mirror-like surfaces in contrast with frosted design elements. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws. Buy 2005 PCGS PR-70 1 oz Australian Gold Welcome Stranger-Nugget Proof Coins at SD Bullion Increase your gold holdings. Shop the 2005 PCGS PR-70 1 oz Australian Gold Welcome Stranger-Nugget Proof Coin online, 24/7, from SD Bullion. If you prefer, use our service desk to order through our web chat feature or at 1-(800)-294-8732 during regular business hours.
Weight
1 Troy Oz
Material / Metal
Gold
Purity
.9999
Diameter
32.6 mm
Face Value
100 AUD
Mint
Australian Perth Mint
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