2016 $1 Coin - Mob of Boxing Kangaroos - Coloured Uncirculated Coin - Athletics

Celebrate Australia’s elite sporting legacy with this official 2016 $1 non-circulating legal tender coin, issued by the Royal Australian Mint to commemorate the Australian Olympic Team at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.

Featuring an eye-catching pad-printed design on the reverse, the coin is uniquely encapsulated in a gold-coloured bezel ring with a physically attached fabric ribbon—allowing it to be worn proudly like a real Olympic medal.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2016
• Denomination: $1
• Metal Content: Aluminium Bronze (Pad Printed)
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Obverse Effigy: 4th Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley
• Strict Orange Card Mintage: 9,042 units worldwide (Numista Ref: N# 90680)
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Thematic Pack

• The Reverse: A playful take on the classic 'Mob of Roos' design, depicting four brightly coloured, pad-printed Boxing Kangaroos on a vivid green background alongside a die-pressed kangaroo in full flight.
• The Orange Athletics Pack: Distributed across three sport-specific variations, this specific Orange Pack (often referred to as yellow/orange) explicitly honours Australian sprinting champion Melissa Breen.

Condition and Vintage Packaging Note

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin remains safely preserved in its original uncirculated state. As with all mass-produced Mint strikes, minor microscopic planchet marks or manufacturing abrasions may be visible under close inspection.
• Packaging Status: The set includes the complete official presentation folder, medal-style bezel ring, and fabric ribbon.
• Vintage Wear: Please note that since this item has been in long-term storage for a decade, the outer cardboard presentation card and sleeve may exhibit minor storage wear, edge knocks, or light scuffs.