The world-famous Welcome Stranger nugget is the largest-known alluvial gold nugget ever found, estimated to weigh a total of 72 kilos and containing almost 2,300oz of gold. After its discovery in 1869 it sold for about 10,000 British pounds, which is the equivalent to AUD $3-4 million today.
The nugget was discovered near the Victorian goldfields town of Moliagul by John Deason on 5 February 1869.
- Official Australia Post stamp
- Australian legal tender
- Marks 150 years since the discovery of the Welcome Stranger gold nugget
- Beautifully designed presentation envelope
