Australian Gold Pages

Gold was first discovered in Australia during the early 1850's and this sparked gold rushes in Victoria and New South Wales that attracted miners from across the world to these newly discovered goldfields. Many fortunes were made over the coming decades and still today gold mining represents a major industry in Australia and accounts for a significant part of Australia's export earnings. Gold mining in Australia therefore represents a significant part of our cultural heritage. Some of the worlds largest nuggets of gold have been found in Australia.

This page contains only Australian Gold see main Gold page for world wide specimens.

	G114 Gold in quartz Cue, Victoria 6cm x 3cm $50
These specimens from Mongalatta are now unobtainable. This specimen was obtained when non-mechanical mining methods were applied. However, modern mining techniques lead to destruction of any fine specimens that may be present.
	G398 Gold nugget in quartz Superb specimen measuring 4cm x 8cm x 2cm. Gold weight approximately 7 ounces. Mongalatta WA $9500 Photo 2 Photo 3
	G398 Gold nugget in quartz Superb specimen showing crude crystallization. 6cm x 6cm x 4.5cm. Overall weight 194 grams. This is a unique find. Royal Crown Mine, Cue Victoria $4500 Photo 2 Photo 3
	G116 Gold on Quartz Quartz pieces (1cm approx.), specked with traces of gold. Cue, Victoria $12 each
	G117 Gold on Quartz Quartz pieces (2cm approx.), specked with traces of gold. Cue, Victoria$20 each