| Coin | One Dollar 2019 Welcome Stranger Nugget |
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The one dollar coin denomination (written as $1) was introduced in Australia in 1984, replacing the earlier banknotes. The original reverse design by Stuart Devlin on circulating coins has not been changed since its introduction. The denomination is also often used to issue circulating commemorative coins with various reverses.
The denomination is also used by both the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint to issue an extensive range of collector coins which are legal tender in Australia but are not intended for circulation - such as this one. The coin is larger than the normal $1 coins.
This commemorative dollar is part of the first issue in the Australian Nugget Series from the Perth Mint. With it, the mint marks 150 years since the discovery of the Welcome Stranger natural gold nugget.
The Welcome Stranger is the biggest alluvial gold nugget found, which had a calculated refined weight of 97.14 kilograms (3,123 ozt). It measured 61 by 31 cm and was discovered by prospectors John Deason and Richard Oates on 5 February 1869 at Moliagul, Victoria, Australia.
The reverses of the coins in the series are based on a 1986 four-coin set issued by the Perth Mint, the coins in which were designed by Stuart Devlin. |
| Mint | Perth Mint |
Mint Mark | Letter P |
Total Mintage | unknown |
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The obverse of the coin depicts the crowned old head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem crown worn for her Coronation (her effigy known as the "Fifth Portrait").
In small letters below the head, the artist's initials J.C (for Jody Clark).
Running continuously around the effigy is the monarch's legend, followed by the date of issue and the face value: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2019 · 1 DOLLAR ·.
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The reverse of the coin portrays the Welcome Stranger Nugget. In tiny letters in the lowest part of the nugget, the initials of the designer of the original coin series: SD (for Stuart Devlin).
Around above, the inscription THE WELCOME STRANGER NUGGET. Around below, the anniversary dates 1869 - 2019. The P mint mark of the Pert Mint is in the lowest part of the central circle, above the dates. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
THE WELCOME STRANGER NUGGET 1869 - 2019 |
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| Edge | Milled | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated.
Packaging: in Postal Numismatic Cover (PNC) The envelope is stamped with an official $1 Australia Post stamp depicting the original photograph and Welcome Stranger nugget and is postmarked with two mining axes for the first day of issue 26 February 201. The coin is housed in an illustrated card with a window displaying the coin’s reverse and obverse designs. The envelope depicts the original photograph taken of the miners and their wives with a replica of the Welcome Stranger. Also included in the postal numismatic cover's design a beautifully illustrated map of the area where the nugget was discovered and a copy of the Miner’s Right issued in Victoria in 1865 on the back of the cover.
Perth Mint SKU: 19F33AAA
Issue price: AU$ 17.95, US$ 12.86 |
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| See also |
Coins in the Australian Nugget Series include (ordered by year / metal / weight):
- 1 oz Gold, Welcome Stranger Nugget, 2019
- 1 oz Silver, Welcome Stranger Nugget, 2019
- $1 Aluminium Bronze, Welcome Stranger Nugget, 2019
- 1 oz Gold, Hand of Faith Nugget, 2020
- 2 oz Silver, Golden Eagle Nugget, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Hand of Faith Nugget, 2020
- 1 oz Gold, Golden Eagle Nugget, 2021
- 1 oz Silver, Golden Eagle Nugget, 2021
- 1 oz Gold, Welcome Stranger Nugget, 2022
- 1/2 oz Gold, Hand of Faith Nugget, 2022
- 1/4 oz Gold, Golden Eagle Nugget, 2022
- 1/10 oz Gold, Little Hero Nugget, 2022
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