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2008 $1 Coin - 100th Anniversary of the Original Coat of Arms

2008 $1 Coin - 100th Anniversary of the Original Coat of Arms

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Celebrate 100 Years of Australia's Coat of Arms

In 2008, the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) honored the centenary of Australia's official Coat of Arms with a special commemorative coin. This aluminum-bronze Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) coin was released in a collectible folding card format.

Commemorative Coin Details:

  • Mintages:
    • Canberra ('C' Mintmark): 154,000
    • Sydney ('S' Privymark): 32,529
    • Melbourne ('M' Privymark): 42,094
    • Brisbane ('B' Privymark): 43,133

About the Australian Coat of Arms:

Granted by King Edward VII in 1908, the Australian Coat of Arms officially represents our nation. You'll find it on passports, official documents, and government property. A major change occurred in 1912 – the shield now incorporates emblems of each Australian state. Did you know the kangaroo and emu symbolize Australia's forward progress, as they cannot easily move backward?

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