In 2001 Australia introduced a 'Prospector' series of proof gold nugget coins, marking the 150th anniversary of Australia'a first major gold find in 1851. The series will run for 5 years. The 2002 set shown on this page is therefore the second in the series.
We occasionally get complete proof sets of these prospector Australian gold nuggets. They contain 5 coins, through the addition of a 1/20 ounce coin. The following table shows our most recent stock availability and pricing.
Description
The one ounce coins in the series all feature colour printed highlights in the design. The 2002 one ounce coin shows a scene of two prospectors using the "dry blowing" process to separate gold. In very dry regions of Australia, prospectors relied on the wind to blow lighter materials, such as sand and gravel, away from the higher density gold held in their pans. A dry blowing machine worked on bigger loads, using a rocking motion in the wind to separate the gold. This is the second design in the Australian Prospector five year companion series or Proof Nugget coins, which celebrate the significance of gold in Australia's history.
Each of the four smaller coins feature a kangaroo drinking from a billabong. The aboriginal word billabong refers to a waterhole in a creek that dries up outside the rainy season.
Prices & Availability - Complete Proof Sets
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| Date | Description | Coins | Mintage | Available | Price £ | Price $ |
| 2001 | One ounce coins depicts prospector panning in river, with colour. | 5 | No | £ | $ | |
| 2002 | One ounce coins depicts "dry blowing", with colour. | 5 | 650 | Yes | £750 | $1,390 |
| 2003 | One ounce coins depicts camel and tents, with colour. | 5 | No | £ | $ | |
| 2004 | With colour. | 5 | No | £ | $ |
Prices & Availability - One Ounce Proof Coin
The prices quoted in the US $ column may be out of date due to currency fluctuations.
| Date | Description | Mintage | Available | Price £ | Price $ |
| 2001 | One ounce coins depicts prospector panning in river, with colour. | Yes | £395 | $735 | |
| 2002 | One ounce coins depicts "dry blowing", with colour. | No | £ | $ | |
| 2003 | One ounce coins depicts camel and tents, with colour, plus 1/4 ounce real gold nugget | Yes | £495 | $920 | |
| 2004 | With colour. | No | £ | $ |
Prices Subject to Fluctuation
Please note all rates, both percentage premiums and actual prices, fluctuate.Please check current prices and availability before ordering.
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Postage & Packing
UK Registered Post (Special Delivery) £9 per order
EU Insured Post £10 per order
USA Airmail $10, Insured Shipping $20
Canada Airmail $15, Insured Shipping via Fedex $40
Reverse of 2002 Australian One Ounce Gold Prospector Proof Nugget
Obverse of One Ounce Gold Proof Nugget
Reverse of 2002 Australian Half Ounce Gold Prospector Proof Nugget
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