2004 $1 Coin - 150th Anniversary of the End of the Eureka Stockade

2004 $1 150th Anniversary of the Eureka Stockade

Own a piece of Australian history with this commemorative $1 coin marking the 150th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade. The 1854 rebellion by gold miners in Ballarat, Victoria, remains one of the most pivotal moments in the nation’s journey toward democracy. This coin serves as a powerful reminder of the miners' struggle for fairness, representation, and civil liberties under the iconic Southern Cross flag.

This release is highly collected due to its variety of location-specific mintmarks, including a unique 'E' mark struck at the site of the rebellion itself.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2004
• Theme: 150th Anniversary of the Eureka Stockade (1854–2004)
• Reverse Design: A symbolic design representing the stockade and the spirit of the colonial uprising.
• Obverse Design: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Available Mintmarks & Mintages:
  • 'C' Canberra: 70,913 (Gallery Press)
  • 'B' Brisbane: 32,142 (ANDA Show)
  • 'E' Eureka Centre, Ballarat: 89,276 (A unique, site-specific strike)
  • 'M' Melbourne: 28,342 (ANDA Show)
  • 'S' Sydney: 35,483 (ANDA Show)
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coin.

Condition and Presentation

Each coin is supplied in its original Royal Australian Mint presentation card, which provides historical context on the events of December 3, 1854.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: The coins are in uncirculated condition, though some may display natural toning, which is characteristic of aluminium-bronze coins of this age.
• Packaging: The original presentation cards remain in good condition but may show minor signs of wear consistent with being 20 years old. They may be supplied flat or folded.
• Preservation: To ensure the highest level of long-term protection, some coins may be transferred to archival-quality Mylar coin flips if the original housing has become compromised.