1984 $1 Coin - Uncirculated in Red Card

1984 $1 Inaugural Issue (Five Kangaroos) Uncirculated Coin in Presentation Folder

Own a pivotal piece of Australian decimal currency history with the official 1984 $1 Inaugural Issue uncirculated coin from the Royal Australian Mint. Marking the historic replacement of the green $1 banknote, the introduction of the $1 coin on 14 May 1984 represented the first major addition to Australia's circulating coinage line-up since decimalisation in 1966.

Struck in aluminium bronze to the Mints uncirculated standard, this release debuted Stuart Devlin's iconic "Five Kangaroos" reverse motif, a design that remains a cornerstone of Australian currency today. Encapsulated and presented in its original official display folder, this inaugural issue is a foundational piece for decimal collectors and history enthusiasts alike.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 1984
• Denomination: $1.00 AUD
• Theme: Inaugural Issue of the Australian $1 Coin (Banknote Replacement)
• Reverse Design: Designed by Stuart Devlin, featuring the iconic "Five Kangaroos" motif bounding across the coin's surface.
• Obverse Design: Features the 2nd circulating effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze (92% Cu, 6% Al, 2% Ni)
• Mass: 9.00 grams
• Diameter: 25.00 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 legal tender.
• Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint commemorative presentation folder.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista #2288

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin remains sealed inside its original official Royal Australian Mint presentation folder.

• Uncirculated Quality: Preserved in original uncirculated condition, retaining sharp design detail and mint lustre. As is typical of aluminium-bronze issues of this vintage, minor natural toning, small planchet marks, or light spotting may be present.
• Presentation Folder & Blister: Due to the age of this 1984 issue, moderate shelf and handling wear may be present on the cardboard folders (including edge scuffing, corner softening, or light creases). Additionally, the clear plastic blister bubble housing the coin may exhibit natural age-related dulling or slight cloudiness.