2015 $1 Coin - Anzac Centenary 1915-2015 (Melbourne 'M' Counterstamp)

2015 $1 Uncirculated Coin – Anzac Centenary 1915–2015 (Melbourne 'M' Counterstamp)

Commemorate a century of service and sacrifice with this highly collectable 2015 Anzac Centenary $1 coin. This specific issue features the rare 'M' Counterstamp, applied on-site by the Royal Australian Mint during the 2015 Royal Melbourne Show.

Key Features and Design:

• Anzac Centenary Tribute: Issued to mark 100 years since the Gallipoli campaign, this coin serves as a poignant reminder of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who served during World War I.
• Moving Reverse Design: Designed by Aleksandra Stokic, the reverse depicts Australian and New Zealand soldiers holding rifles and a bugle, set against the dramatic silhouette of the Gallipoli headland.
• Exclusive Melbourne Release: This version is distinguished by the 'M' (Melbourne) Counterstamp, available exclusively to visitors at the Royal Melbourne Show (19–29 September 2015).
• Significant Rarity: With a mintage of only 5,790, this is one of the scarcest varieties in the entire 2015 Anzac $1 series—nearly ten times rarer than the standard 'C' mintmark gallery press version.
• Uncirculated Quality: Struck in aluminium bronze to the Royal Australian Mint’s high uncirculated standard, maintaining original mint lustre.

Specifications:

• Year: 2015
• Denomination: $1
• Counterstamp: 'M' (Royal Melbourne Show)
• Metal: Aluminium Bronze
• Mintage: 5,790
• Mint: Royal Australian Mint
• Obverse: Features the 4th portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Numista Ref: N# 70676

Condition and Presentation

This coin is an essential acquisition for military history buffs or collectors seeking to complete their $1 mintmark and counterstamp collection.

Condition Note:

• Presentation: Housed in the original official Royal Australian Mint presentation card.
• Condition: This coin remains in uncirculated condition, some toning may be present.
  
• Packaging Note: As these were sold at a major public event, the card may exhibit very minor shelf wear consistent with its age and history.