2010 $1 Centenary of Australian Coinage – 'C' Mintmark & 'B', 'M', 'S' Privy Mark Four-Coin Set

2010 $1 Centenary of Australian Coinage – 'C' Mintmark & 'B', 'M', 'S' Privy Mark Four-Coin Set

Celebrate a century of national identity with this significant 2010 Four-Coin Set. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first truly Australian coins, this collection marks the moment in 1910 when our nation moved away from the British monetary system to establish its own currency.

This set is highly prized by collectors for its unique "multi-effigy" design and the inclusion of both the Canberra mintmark and the three major state capital privy marks.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2010
• Theme: Centenary of Australian Coinage (1910–2010)
• Set Composition: 4 x $1 Coins featuring:
  • 'C' Mintmark (Canberra)
  • 'B' Privy Mark (Brisbane)
  • 'M' Privy Mark (Melbourne)
  • 'S' Privy Mark (Sydney)
• Reverse Design: Features a historical representation of the 1910 Australian Coat of Arms, as seen on the original florins, shillings, sixpences, and threepences.
• Obverse Design: A unique "Four Monarchs" effigy featuring (from left to right): Queen Elizabeth II, King George VI, King George V, and King Edward VII, representing the monarchs who have appeared on Australian coinage since 1910.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: Strictly limited to 30,990 sets.
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coins.

A Heritage Milestone

Nine years after Federation, the Australian Government issued the first coins that were truly our own, replacing a checkered history of British currency, private tokens, and promissory notes. The initial 1910 release included the silver three pence, sixpence, shilling, and florin, with the copper penny and half-penny following in 1911. These coins were a powerful symbol of the unity and budding independence of a young nation.

Condition and Presentation

The set is presented in its original, official Royal Australian Mint four-coin presentation folder.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: All four coins are in uncirculated condition, retaining their original mint lustre and crisp design detail.
• Toning: As is characteristic of aluminium-bronze coins of this age, minor natural toning or spotting may be present.
• Packaging: Supplied in the original RAM themed folder.
• Shelf Wear: Please note that the presentation folder may exhibit minor shelf wear or softening at the corners consistent with storage since 2010.