2012 $1 Coin - Wheat Sheaf Dollar (Multi-Variety Selection)

2012 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Wheat Sheaf Tribute

Pay tribute to one of Australia’s most beloved pre-decimal numismatic motifs with this commemorative $1 release from the Royal Australian Mint. Honouring George Kruger Gray's iconic wheat sheaf design—which adorned Australian threepences from 1938 until decimal changeover in 1966—this issue bridges the gap between classic heritage coinage and modern decimal coining.

Originally struck across various official RAM mintmark, privymark, and show counterstamp formats, this core release continues the Mint's tribute series celebrating Australia's agricultural heritage.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2012
• Theme: Tribute to the Pre-Decimal Wheat Sheaf Threepence
• Denomination: $1
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Aluminium-Bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
• Mass: 9.00g
• Diameter: 25.00mm
• Obverse Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse Designer: George Kruger Gray (KG) / Royal Australian Mint
• Numista Reference: N# 30433
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint

Design Details & Key Features

This release pairs classic pre-decimal agricultural artwork with modern decimal striking:

• Classic Wheat Sheaf Reverse: Displays a detailed reinterpretation of George Kruger Gray's iconic wheat sheaf motif, long celebrated as a symbol of Australia’s rural industries and agricultural prosperity.
• Ian Rank-Broadley Obverse: Features the fourth official circulating effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Heritage Tribute Issue: Serves as an essential link for collectors of Australian pre-decimal motifs struck on modern $1 coin planchets.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Preserved in original uncirculated condition, exhibiting brilliant mint lustre and sharp strike detail.
• Official Presentation Packaging: Housed securely inside its official distribution coincard, set folder, or flip as selected.
• Packaging & Vintage Storage Wear: Minor wear to presentation cards may be present due to the age of the issue. To ensure long-term preservation, some coins may be transferred to archival-quality Mylar coin flips where original plastic housings have become brittle or compromised over time.