0.2653g Natural Irish Gold Nugget – Irish Gold Collection

Image for reference only. The photos show example nuggets from our collection. Your nugget will be a genuine natural Irish gold nugget weighing at least 0.2653g, with its own natural shape.

Ireland's gold story stretches back to the Bronze Age, with famous finds in County Wicklow and the Sperrin Mountains.

This is a low-cost way to own real natural gold and start a collection. It also makes a thoughtful gift.

Key features:

• Weight: 0.2653 grams
• Your nugget will weigh more than the stated weight and is guaranteed never to be lower
• Origin: Ireland
• Purity: natural, unrefined Irish gold. Historic assays of Wicklow gold recorded roughly 22 carat (around 92–94% gold), but purity varies from nugget to nugget and this nugget has not been individually assayed
• Sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery

Gold price performance in pounds (2006–2025):

• Around 12.6% annualised growth: The gold price in pounds rose at a compound rate of approximately 12.6% a year over the 20 years from 2006 to 2025.
• More than tenfold over 20 years: By the end of 2025, the pound price of gold was approximately 10.7 times its level at the end of 2005.
• Higher in 17 of 20 years: Gold finished 17 of those 20 calendar years up in pounds, although individual years varied considerably.
• A standout year during the financial crisis: In 2008, gold rose approximately 43.9% in pounds.
• A particularly strong recent year: In 2025, gold rose approximately 52.9% in pounds.