2000 $1 Coin - Victoria Cross Centenary

2000 $1 Centenary of the Victoria Cross Uncirculated Coin in Presentation Card

Commemorate a century of Australia's highest military honour with the 2000 $1 Centenary of the Victoria Cross uncirculated coin. Struck by the Royal Australian Mint, this release marks the 100th anniversary of the first Victoria Cross (VC) awarded to an Australian: Captain Neville Howse. On 24 July 1900, during the Boer War, Howse braved heavy fire to rescue a wounded soldier—an act of gallantry that set the standard for the medal's legendary prestige.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2000
• Denomination: $1.00 AUD
• Theme: Military History – Centenary of the First Australian Victoria Cross
• Reverse Design: Designed by Wojciech Pietranik, featuring a detailed depiction of the Victoria Cross medal with the legend "Victoria Cross One Dollar" and the inscription "Capt. N. Howse 24 July 1900" flanking the medal.
• Obverse Design: Features the official Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze (AlBr)
• Mass: 9.00 grams
• Diameter: 25.00 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 49,979 coins (issued in this specific collector card format)
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 legal tender.
• Packaging: Original Royal Australian Mint commemorative presentation card detailing the history of Captain Howse and the award.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista #47642

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin remains sealed inside its original official presentation card.

• Uncirculated Quality: Original Mint packaging in uncirculated condition, retaining its original mint lustre and sharp design detail. As is common with aluminium-bronze coins from this era, minor natural toning or subtle surface spotting may be present.
• Presentation Card: Cards remain clean and intact, though minor shelf wear or light edge softening consistent with storage and warehousing since 2000 may be visible.