2011 $1 Coin - Ram’s Head Dollar - (Perth 'P' Counterstamp)

2011 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Ram’s Head: 'P' Counterstamp

Pay tribute to Australia’s agricultural heritage with this 2011 commemorative $1 release. Featuring the 'P' (Perth) Counterstamp, this coin was exclusively struck on-site using the Royal Australian Mint’s mobile press at the 2011 ANDA Perth Money Expo.

Key Features and Design:

• Historic Heritage: The reverse design is a masterful reproduction of the original "Ram's Head" shilling, which featured on Australian coinage from 1937 to 1965. It celebrates the wool industry's historic importance to the Australian economy.
• Perth Counterstamp: This coin features the 'P' Counterstamp, indicating it was produced specifically for the ANDA Perth Money Expo.
• Exclusive Show Release: Counterstamped varieties produced at coin shows are generally struck in much smaller numbers than standard gallery press issues.
• Low Mintage Rarity: According to Numista records, the 'P' counterstamp variety has a limited mintage of only 5,100 coins, making it a highly collectable and scarcer variety for decimal enthusiasts.
• Classic Artistry: The reverse design, originally by George Kruger Gray, features the head of a Merino ram, modelled on the 1932 grand champion "Uardry 0.1," known affectionately as the "Shilling Ram."
• Uncirculated Finish: Struck in aluminium bronze to the Mint’s high uncirculated standard, preserving the sharp, iconic details of the ram’s head and horns.

Specifications:

• Year: 2011
• Denomination: $1
• Counterstamp: 'P' (Perth ANDA Show)
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
• Weight: 9g
• Diameter: 25mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 5,100
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Obverse: Features the 4th portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Numista Ref: N# 42702

Condition and Presentation:

• Condition: This coin remains in uncirculated condition, some toning may be present.
• Presentation: Housed in the original official Royal Australian Mint presentation card with the Perth Money Expo branding.
• Packaging Note: The presentation card may exhibit minor shelf wear or light handling marks consistent with its age and distribution at a public event.