2013 $1 Coin - Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar & Dump - 'P' Counterstamp

2013 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar & Dump: ANDA Perth Money Expo ('P' Counterstamp)

Celebrate Australia’s rich coining history with this commemorative $1 release from the Royal Australian Mint, honouring the 200th anniversary of the 1813 Holey Dollar and Dump. Originally introduced by Governor Lachlan Macquarie to alleviate a severe currency shortage in early colonial New South Wales, these famous coins formed Australia’s very first official currency.

This exclusive issue features a distinct 'P' Counterstamp, struck on location during the 2013 ANDA Perth Money Expo. Produced in a limited mintage of just 5,000 pieces, this show-exclusive coin is a highly prized issue among counterstamp and decimal $1 series collectors.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2013
• Theme: Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar & Dump (1813–2013)
• Counterstamp: 'P' (Perth) Counterstamp
• Event: ANDA Perth Money Expo (2–3 March 2013)
• 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: Royal Australian Mint
• Mintage Limit: 5,000 (Perth 'P' Counterstamp variant)
• Numista Reference: N# 55747
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint

Design Details & Key Features

This issue pairs early colonial numismatic artwork with an exclusive show counterstamp mark:

• Exclusive 'P' Counterstamp: Features a sharp incuse 'P' mark stamped into the field, identifying it as a limited expo release from the ANDA Perth Money Expo.
• Historical Tribute Reverse: Depicts the outer Holey Dollar and central Dump overlaying historical elements, honouring the craftsmanship of pardoned convict forger William Henshall who produced the originals from 40,000 Spanish Silver Dollars.
• Low Mintage Expo Exclusive: Capped at a low mintage of only 5,000 coins in this carded 'P' counterstamp format, making it an essential key coin for decimal collectors.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Preserved in original uncirculated condition, featuring sharp strike detail and bright original mint lustre.
• Official Presentation Packaging: Housed securely within its original official Royal Australian Mint display coincard, styled exclusively for the ANDA Perth Money Expo release.
• Packaging & Vintage Storage Wear: Minor wear to the presentation card 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 the original plastic housing has become compromised over time.