2000 $1 Coin - Victoria Cross Centenary

2000 $1 Coin: Victoria Cross Centenary

Issued by the Royal Australian Mint (RAM) in 2000, this uncirculated Aluminium Bronze (Al/Br) $1 coin commemorates the 100th anniversary of Australia's first Victoria Cross (VC) medal for gallantry. This historic medal was awarded to Captain Neville Howse on July 24, 1900.

This coin is a crucial numismatic tribute to the highest award for bravery in the Commonwealth.

Key Features and Specifications

• Commemoration: Marks the Centenary of Australia's First Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Neville Howse (24 July 1900).
• Unique Design: The reverse, designed by Wojciech Pietranik, depicts a Victoria Cross medal with the legend "Victoria Cross One Dollar". The caption "Capt. N. Howse 24 July 1900" is featured in small letters on either side of the medal.
• Composition: Uncirculated Aluminium Bronze ($1 coin).
• Limited Mintage: A total of 99,809 of this coin were minted across all releases.
• Distribution Breakdown: 49,979 coins were released in these individual coin cards, with 49,830 released in Philatelic Numismatic Covers (PNCs).
• Presentation: Issued in its original collector coin card.
• Condition Note: Some minor wear to the outer covers is present.