1999 Uncirculated $1 Coin Dual Pack - 'C' Last ANZACS and Year of Older Persons

1999 $1 Uncirculated Coin Dual Pack – 'C' The Last ANZACS & Year of Older Persons

This official 1999 Royal Australian Mint Dual Pack features two significant $1 commemorative releases presented together in original uncirculated condition:

The Last ANZACS ('C' Mintmark) and the International Year of Older Persons.

The Last ANZACS coin serves as a poignant tribute to the remaining Gallipoli veterans, featuring the iconic portrait of an Australian soldier in a slouch hat with a 'C' mintmark struck in Canberra. The International Year of Older Persons coin features Wojciech Pietranik's United Nations emblem design, celebrating the valuable contributions of older generations to society.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 1999
• Set Type: Official Royal Australian Mint Dual Presentation Pack
• Coin 1 (The Last ANZACS): Features the iconic "Digger" in a slouch hat with the official 'C' (Canberra) Mintmark.
• Coin 2 (Year of Older Persons): Features the United Nations emblem for the International Year of Older Persons ("towards a society for all ages").
• Obverse Design: Historic debut release featuring the 4th definitive portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Mass: 9.00 grams (each)
• Diameter: 25.00 mm (each)
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coins.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N#12609 / Numista N#5598

Condition and Presentation Note

The set is presented in its original, official Royal Australian Mint dual-fold presentation card.

• Uncirculated Quality: Both coins are preserved in original uncirculated condition, retaining sharp design detail and full mint bloom. Minor microscopic planchet marks or light factory handling lines consistent with a commercial mint strike may be present.
• Toning: As is characteristic of aluminium-bronze coins from this era, some natural toning or minor spotting may be present due to original packaging materials and age.
• Packaging: Supplied flat in its official RAM dual presentation packaging, clean and well-preserved.
• Preservation: To ensure the highest level of long-term protection, some coins may be transferred to archival-quality Mylar coin flips if the original card housing has become compromised over time.
• Shelf Wear: The card may show minor signs of wear or light edge wear consistent with storage and the age of this 1999 release.