2016 $1 Privy Mark Four Coin Set: Australia's First Mint's

Celebrate the rich numismatic legacy of Australia with the 2016 "Australia's First Mints" uncirculated four-coin collection. This beautifully produced set pays tribute to the 19th-century gold rush and the historic branch mints that helped form a sovereign financial identity for a developing nation.

The reverse design across all four coins features an exquisite historical tribute emulating the original 1855 Sydney Mint Sovereign—the only sovereign design unique to Australia. This essential collector pack compiles the fundamental mintmark and privymark varieties of the series into a single elegant presentation blister pack.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2016
• Denomination: $1 (4 x Included)
• Metal Content: Aluminium Bronze
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 15,000 per coin variety within the set
• Issuer: Royal Australian Mint
• Numista Ref: N# 81220

Included Set Varieties

This comprehensive four-coin presentation set represents the absolute capital locations of Australia's foundational mint houses:

• 'C' Mintmark (Canberra): Representing the current heart of decimal coin production at the Royal Australian Mint.
• 'S' Privymark (Sydney): Honouring the very first official British branch mint established on Australian soil in 1855.
• 'M' Privymark (Melbourne): Commemorating the second gold rush branch mint opened in 1872.
• 'P' Privymark (Perth): Marking the third historic imperial branch mint established in 1899.

Key Features and Design

• Sovereign Tribute: Features a stunning representation of Leonard Charles Wyon's iconic Sydney Sovereign wreath and crown design on the reverse.
• Obverse Portrait: Features the 4th definitive portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Ian Rank-Broadley.
• Strict Limited Mintage: With only 15,000 of each coin ever struck for this specific CMPS combination set, this set carries an incredibly low distribution run making it a premium target for decimal collectors.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Set Condition: The folders and outer packaging remain in excellent overall condition, making them ideal for display.
• Coin Condition Note: Due to the age of this set and the natural composition of aluminium-bronze, please note that minor toning, or light surface clouding may be present on the coins.
• Representative Images: Please be advised that official stock images are utilised to display this item as a uniform representative of each set in inventory. The set you receive will match the high uncirculated standard described.