2009 $1 Coin - Royal Australian Mint Refurbishment - Master Mintmark

2009 $1 Royal Australian Mint Refurbishment – "Kangaroo C" Mintmark Uncirculated Coin

Celebrate a landmark moment in Australian numismatic history with this 2009 commemorative $1 coin. This release marks the first major refurbishment of the Royal Australian Mint since its opening in 1965. This significant upgrade transformed the facility into a world-class institution, and this coin was issued to invite collectors to share in the Mint’s "new beginning."

With a very low mintage for a base-metal dollar, this coin is a essential piece for those who collect Mint-themed issues and scarce mintmark variations.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2009
• Theme: Royal Australian Mint Refurbishment
• Unique Mintmark: Features the distinctive "Kangaroo C" Mintmark, depicting the letter 'C' with a kangaroo passing through it. This specific design was personally selected by then-CEO Janine Murphy.
• Reverse Design: Features the traditional Stuart Devlin "Five Kangaroos" design, elevated by the special refurbishment mintmark.
• Obverse Design: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: Strictly limited to 23,758 coins.
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coin.

Innovative Packaging

The presentation of this coin is as unique as the mintmark itself. The coin is housed in an official Royal Australian Mint pack that is ingeniously designed to replicate the architecture of the RAM building when folded. This interactive packaging serves as a tribute to the very facility where the coin was struck.

Condition and Presentation

The coin is presented in its original official packaging, designed to be stored or displayed with ease.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in pristine uncirculated condition, exhibiting its original mint lustre.
• Packaging: The cards are supplied flat to ensure they remain crisp for display or storage.
• Shelf Wear: Please note that the outer packaging and coin capsules may show slight wear or softening at the corners consistent with age and handling.
• Authenticity: This is a genuine Royal Australian Mint commemorative release with a particularly low mintage for the $1 denomination.