2017 $1 Coin - Centenary Trans-Australian Railway - 'C' Mintmark

2017 $1 Centenary of the Trans-Australian Railway – 'C' Mintmark (Canberra)

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of one of Australia’s greatest engineering feats with this 2017 commemorative $1 coin. The Trans-Australian Railway, completed in 1917, was a monumental project that physically united the east and west coasts of the young nation, stretching 1,698 kilometres across the formidable Nullarbor Plain.

This specific release features the 'C' Mintmark, signifying it was struck on the gallery press at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra.

Design Details & Key Features

• Year of Issue: 2017
• Theme: Centenary of the Trans-Australian Railway (1917–2017)
• Mintmark: 'C' (Canberra) – Struck at the Royal Australian Mint.
• Reverse Design: An artistic impression of a steam train crossing the vast Australian landscape, designed by Tony Dean.
• Obverse Design: Features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
• Composition: Aluminium Bronze
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Legal Tender: Official Australian $1 coin.
• Catalogue Reference: Numista N#104148

Condition and Presentation Note

The coin is presented in its original, official Royal Australian Mint fold-out presentation card, featuring historical photography of the rail line's construction and technical specifications.

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting sharp design detail and original strike quality.
• Toning: As is characteristic of aluminium-bronze coins from this era, some natural toning or minor spotting may be present due to the original packaging materials and age.
• Packaging: The official presentation card is clean; please note that the cards may be supplied in their folded format.
• 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 consistent with storage and the age of this release.