1992 $1 Coin - Barcelona Olympics

1992 $1 XXV Olympiad Barcelona – Uncirculated with RAM Flip

Celebrate Australia’s sporting history with this 1992 $1 commemorative coin, issued to mark the XXV Olympiad in Barcelona. This release holds a unique place in Australian numismatics as it was part of the early "Mint Your Own" (MYO) programs, allowing visitors to strike or purchase their own coins at the Royal Australian Mint and major public events.

Featuring a dynamic sporting design, this coin is a significant collectible for both Olympic enthusiasts and serious coin collectors.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 1992
• Theme: Barcelona Olympic Games
• Reverse Design: A powerful depiction of a javelin thrower by Margaret Priest, inscribed with 'XXV OLYMPIAD BARCELONA' and '1 DOLLAR'.
• Obverse Design: Features the third definitive portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf.
• Condition: Uncirculated (UNC) – Struck to Non-Circulating Legal Tender (NCLT) standards specifically for collectors.
• Low Mintage: This specific version is highly sought after, with only 13,996 issued from the RAM Public Gallery and 26,500 from the Sydney Royal Easter Show.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coin.

Historical Significance

The 1992 Barcelona Olympics was a landmark event for Australian sport, and the Royal Australian Mint marked the occasion by issuing this coin without a standard mintmark, instead differentiating it through its various presentation wallets. Because of the limited nature of the public gallery strikes, it remains one of the lower-mintage $1 coins from the early 1990s.

Condition and Presentation

The coin is supplied in its original Royal Australian Mint clear vinyl flip, maintaining its historical authenticity.

Condition Note:

• Minting Process: As with all uncirculated coins, minor surface marks, tiny dents, or faint scratches may be present due to the minting and handling process.
• Protection: For enhanced security and display, the coin is also supplied in a brand-new archival-quality Mylar coin flip.
• Image Note: The provided images are representative of the high quality of this release. As a coin over 30 years old, some natural toning may be present on the aluminium-bronze surface.