2016 $1 Uncirculated Coin - Australia's First Mints - Select Your Variety

2016 $1 Uncirculated Coin - Australia's First Mints - Select Your Variety

Celebrate the storied history of Australian coinage with the 2016 Australia's First Mints commemorative $1 coin. This collection pays tribute to the vital institutions that transformed Australia from a colony using a chaotic mix of foreign currency and rum trades into a nation with its own sovereign identity.

The reverse design honours the legacy of the 19th-century gold rush, featuring intricate elements inspired by the original Sydney Mint Sovereign—the only sovereign design unique to Australia.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2016
• Theme: Australia's First Mints (Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth Mints)
• Reverse Design: A heritage-themed design by Aaron Baggio reflecting the intricate details of Australia’s early gold coinage.
• Obverse Design: Features the 4th definitive portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Mass: 9.00 grams
• Diameter: 25.00 mm
• Thickness: 2.50 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coin.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N#81220

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin is presented in its official Royal Australian Mint presentation card.

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting sharp design detail and original mint lustre. Planchet marks or light factory handling lines consistent with a commercial mint strike may be present.
• Toning: As is characteristic of aluminium-bronze coins from this era, some natural toning or minor spotting may be present due to original packaging materials and age.
• Packaging: Supplied flat in its official presentation packaging, as released from the Mint or Show.
• Preservation: To ensure the highest level of long-term protection, some coins may be transferred to archival-quality Mylar coin flips if the original card housing has become compromised over time.
• Shelf Wear: The card may show minor signs of wear or corner softening consistent with storage and the age of this release.