2018 $1 Uncirculated Four-Coin Set – Australia's Convict Era: Rascals & Ratbags - CBMS Mintmark & Privy Mark Set

2018 $1 Uncirculated Four-Coin Set – Australia's Convict Era: Rascals & Ratbags (CBM&S Mintmark & Privy Mark Set)

Recognise the profound influence of Australia’s early convicts with this official 2018 four-coin $1 set from the Royal Australian Mint. Highlighting the theme "Rascals & Ratbags", this issue honours the resilient men, women, and children whose stories—such as 11-year-old convict Mary Wade, an ancestor of former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd—helped shape contemporary Australia.

This complete set includes all four official 25mm dollar coins featuring the 'C' Mintmark alongside the [B] Brisbane, [M] Melbourne, and [S] Sydney Privy Marks. Struck in a limited mintage of just 13,717 sets, this issue is a key addition for decimal $1 collectors.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2018
• Theme: Australia's Convict Era – Rascals & Ratbags
• Denomination: $1 (4 x $1 Coins)
• Marks Included: 'C' Mintmark, [B] Brisbane Privy Mark, [M] Melbourne Privy Mark, [S] Sydney Privy Mark
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Aluminium-Bronze
• Mass: 9.00g (each)
• Diameter: 25.00mm (each)
• Mintage Limit: Strictly limited to 13,717 sets
• Obverse Effigy: Ian Rank-Broadley portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse Designer: Royal Australian Mint
• Numista Reference: N# 132574 (Set Ref: N# S542)
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

• Convict Heritage Reverse: Features a detailed central design symbolizing Australia's convict era surrounded by classic period motif work.
• Complete Four-Mark Collection: Features the complete set of four coins showcasing the 'C' Mintmark alongside the three state capital privy marks ([B], [M], [S]).
• Low Mintage Release: Capped at a low maximum mintage of only 13,717 sets in this presentation format.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Coins remain in uncirculated condition, capturing sharp strike relief and bright original mint lustre.
• Official Packaging: Housed inside blistered presentation cards featuring historical convict narrative artwork, complete with its original outer sleeve.
• Packaging & Storage Wear: Presentation cards and outer sleeves may exhibit minor shelf wear, light edge softening, or subtle handling marks consistent with age and storage.