2009 $1 Coin - 60 Years of Australian Citizenship

2009 $1 Uncirculated Coin – 60th Anniversary of Australian Citizenship:

Celebrate a defining moment in our national story with this 2009 commemorative $1 release. Issued by the Royal Australian Mint, this coin marks the 60th anniversary of the Nationality and Citizenship Act 1948, which came into effect in 1949 and established the formal status of "Australian Citizen."

Key Features and Design:

• Symbol of Unity: The reverse design features a stylised representation of seven figures, specifically commemorating the seven men from seven different nations who became Australia’s first citizens six decades prior.
• Cultural Shift: This coin honours the historic transition from being "British Subjects" to having a unique Australian identity, celebrating the multicultural fabric of the modern nation.
• Available Mintmarks & Privy Marks: This issue was released with several specific marks, each with distinct mintage figures:
  • 'C' (Canberra) Mintmark: Struck at the RAM Gallery Press and Brisbane ANDA Show. (Mintage: 154,103)
  • [B] (Brisbane) Privy Mark: Available via general sale and the Brisbane ANDA Show. (Mintage: 35,847)
  • [M] (Melbourne) Privy Mark: Released via general sale. (Mintage: 36,763)
  • [S] (Sydney) Privy Mark: Released via general sale. (Mintage: 38,202)
• Uncirculated Finish: Struck in aluminium bronze to the Mint’s high uncirculated standard, preserving the sharp, symbolic detail of the seven figures.

Specifications:

• Year: 2009
• Denomination: $1
• Theme: 60th Anniversary of Australian Citizenship
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
• Weight: 9g
• Diameter: 25mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Obverse: Features the 4th portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Numista Ref: N# 7578

Condition and Presentation:

• Condition: This coin remains in uncirculated condition.
• Presentation: Housed in the original official Royal Australian Mint folding presentation card, which includes historical details about the 1948 Act.
• Packaging Note: The original cards are in good, clean condition, though some may exhibit minor folds or shelf wear consistent with their age.
• Preservation: To ensure long-term protection, some coins may be transferred to archival-quality Mylar coin flips.