2014 $1 Coin - A Voyage to Terra Australis - 'C' Mintmark

2014 $1 Terra Australis – 'C' Mintmark (Canberra)

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Matthew Flinders' landmark publication with this 2014 commemorative $1 coin. This specific release features the 'C' Mintmark, signifying it was struck on the gallery press at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.

The coin features a detailed nautical reverse design that pays tribute to the first circumnavigation of the Australian continent and the scientific mapping that defined its modern borders.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2014
• Theme: Bicentenary of A Voyage to Terra Australis (1814–2014)
• Mintmark: 'C' (Canberra) – Struck at the Royal Australian Mint.
• Reverse Design: Features a dynamic depiction of Flinders' ship, the Investigator, alongside a map of the Australian continent.
• Obverse Design: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Mintage: Strictly limited to 52,473 coins.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coin.

Condition and Presentation

The coin is presented in its original, official Royal Australian Mint fold-out presentation card, featuring educational artwork and technical specifications.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting original mint lustre and sharp design details.
• Packaging: The original card is in good, clean condition, though it may show minor signs of shelf wear or corner softening consistent with its age.
• Preservation: To ensure long-term protection, some coins may be transferred to archival-quality Mylar coin flips if the original card housing has become brittle or compromised.