2018 $1 Coin - Rascals & Ratbags - Boyle O'Reilly - 'C' Mintmark

2018 $1 Rascals & Ratbags: Convict Era – 'C' Mintmark (John Boyle O'Reilly)

Celebrate the colourful and complex history of Australia’s convict past with this 2018 commemorative $1 coin. This specific release features the 'C' Mintmark, signifying it was struck on the gallery press at the Royal Australian Mint in Canberra. This version is dedicated to John Boyle O'Reilly, one of the most famous figures from the final years of convict transportation.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2018
• Theme: Rascals & Ratbags – The Convict Era
• Featured Figure: John Boyle O'Reilly (Irish Nationalist and Writer)
• Mintmark: 'C' (Canberra) – Struck at the Royal Australian Mint.
• Reverse Design: A symbolic design representing the convict era, featuring a convict ship and broad arrow motifs alongside the Rascals & Ratbags logo.
• 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.

Condition and Presentation

The coin is presented in its original, official Royal Australian Mint fold-out presentation card. The card contains a dedicated biography of O'Reilly, providing historical context to his remarkable journey from prisoner to acclaimed writer.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting original mint lustre and sharp detail.
• Packaging: The original card remains in excellent condition, though minor shelf wear may be present consistent with its age.
• Preservation: To ensure long-term protection, some coins may be transferred to archival-quality Mylar coin flips if the original card housing has become compromised.