2017 $1 Coin - World Money Fair - Berlin State Privy Mark Uncirculated Coin

2017 $1 Uncirculated Coin – 'Berlin Bear' Privy Mark (World Money Fair Exclusive)

Acquire a world-standard collectible with the 2017 $1 'Berlin Bear' privy mark release from the Royal Australian Mint. Issued exclusively for the prestigious World Money Fair (WMF) in Berlin, Germany, this special edition honours global numismatic culture by fusing an iconic German emblem with Australia's most famous coin design.

With a strictly capped production run of just 5,000 pieces, Its low mintage and unique cross-border appeal make it a highly prized key target for decimal privy mark collectors, $1 release completionists, and World Money Fair delegates alike.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2017
• Theme: World Money Fair Exclusive – Berlin Bear Privy Mark
• Denomination: $1
• Finish: Uncirculated (with Privy Mark)
• Mintage: Strictly limited to only 5,000 pieces worldwide
• Obverse Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

This exclusive release features a distinct numismatic enhancement to Australia's classic $1 reverse layout:

• 'Berlin Bear' Privy Mark: Set directly within Stuart Devlin’s iconic five 'Mob of Roos' design is a detailed privy mark depicting the heraldic Berlin Bear—a symbol deeply rooted in German history and utilised on the Berlin Coat of Arms since 1709.
• Key Privy Mark Series: Continuing the tradition of coveted Royal Australian Mint international fair specials, this issue stands out as a highly desirable addition to any Australian decimal privy mark collection.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Preserved in untouched, mint-state condition, featuring sharp strike detail and bright original mint lustre.
• Official Fair Packaging: Safely housed in its official Royal Australian Mint World Money Fair presentation card, featuring thematic Berlin artwork and background commentary.
• Packaging & Storage Wear: As is typical for carded collector releases, the outer cardboard presentation card may exhibit minor storage scuffs, faint edge rubbing, or mild corner softening consistent with handling and long-term archival storage.