2013 Four $1 Coin Mintmark and Privy Mark Set - Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar and Dump

2013 $1 Uncirculated Four-Coin Set – Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar & Dump (CBMS Mintmark & Privy Mark Set)

Commemorate 200 years of Australia’s first official currency with this official 2013 four-coin $1 set from the Royal Australian Mint. Celebrating the 1813 Holey Dollar and Dump—introduced by Governor Lachlan Macquarie to stabilise the early New South Wales colony—this issue replicates William Henshall’s iconic colonial coining design.

This complete set includes all four official 25mm dollar coins featuring the 'C' Mintmark alongside the [B] Brisbane, [M] Melbourne, and [S] Sydney Privy Marks. Struck in a limited mintage of just 12,175 sets, this issue is a key addition for decimal $1 collectors.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2013
• Theme: Bicentenary of the Holey Dollar & Dump (1813–2013)
• Denomination: $1 (4 x $1 Coins)
• Marks Included: 'C' Mintmark, [B] Brisbane Privy Mark, [M] Melbourne Privy Mark, [S] Sydney Privy Mark
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Aluminium-Bronze
• Mass: 9.00g (each)
• Diameter: 25.00mm (each)
• Mintage Limit: Strictly limited to 12,175 sets
• Obverse Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse Designer: Royal Australian Mint
• Numista Reference: N# 55747
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Colonial Heritage Reverse: Depicts an inner Dump coin set within the outer Holey Dollar motif, paying homage to Australia's first official legal tender.
• Complete Four-Mark Collection: Features the complete set of four coins showcasing the 'C' Mintmark and the three state capital privy marks ([B], [M], [S]).
• Low Mintage Release: Capped at a low maximum mintage of only 12,175 sets in this presentation folder format.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Coins remain in uncirculated condition, capturing sharp strike relief and bright original mint lustre.
• Official Packaging: Housed in the original Royal Australian Mint presentation card.
• Packaging & Storage Wear: The presentation folder exhibits moderate shelf wear consistent with age, though remains clean and presentable.