{"product_id":"2026-australias-first-gold-rush-175th-anniversary-1oz-silver-proof-gilded-coin","title":"2026 Australia's First Gold Rush 175th Anniversary 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin","description":"\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\r\n\t\t\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e.csCEB414B{11pt;font-weight:normal;color:#111111;font-style:normal;Nunito Sans;} .cs3381614{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 15pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt} .cs6EB542B{11pt;font-weight:bold;color:#111111;font-style:normal;Nunito Sans;} .cs3388614{text-align:left;margin:0pt 0pt 10pt 0pt;line-height:1.15;text-indent:0pt}\u003c\/style\u003e\r\n\t\r\n\t\u003cp class=\"cs3381614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csCEB414B\"\u003eIn 1851, the discovery of gold at Ophir by Edward Hargraves marked the beginning of Australia’s first official gold rush. This event sparked a surge of migration, as thousands of people arrived in Australia in search of fortune. The gold rush drove rapid population growth, infrastructure development, and significant social change, playing a vital role in shaping the nation’s multicultural identity and economic foundations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs3381614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs6EB542B\"\u003e24-carat gilding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csCEB414B\"\u003eAt its centre is a map of Australia, featuring a marked point at Ophir to highlight the birthplace of the gold rush, alongside the inscription “175” to denote the anniversary. Behind the map, a crossed shovel and pickaxe—widely recognised symbols of the gold rush—form a striking motif.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs3381614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csCEB414B\"\u003eSurrounding these central elements are detailed depictions of life on the goldfields, including a lantern, pitched tent, wheelbarrow filled with alluvium, a figure panning for gold, a bucket, and a cradle box set against rugged terrain. The outer rim, along with the map, shovel, and pickaxe, are enhanced with 24-carat gold gilding, reinforcing the theme and adding visual distinction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cs3388614\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"cs6EB542B\"\u003eLimited mintage \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"csCEB414B\"\u003eThe Australia's First Gold Rush 175th Anniversary 2026 1oz Silver Proof Gilded Coin is limited to 4,500 individually packaged coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Perth Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45340848226351,"sku":"9327025063522","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/2577\/8479\/files\/9327025063522_1.jpg?v=1778582042","url":"https:\/\/wildrabbitgifts.com.au\/products\/2026-australias-first-gold-rush-175th-anniversary-1oz-silver-proof-gilded-coin","provider":"Wild Rabbit Gifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}