2019 $1 AlBr Uncirculated Coin - Double Header - Clark and Rank-Broadley Effigies

019 $1 Uncirculated Coin - Double Header: Clark and Rank-Broadley Effigies

Mark a significant moment in Australian numismatic history with this unique 2019 $1 Aluminium Bronze Uncirculated Coin. This special "Double Header" issue captures the transition to a new era in Australian coinage by juxtaposing the new and previous effigies of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

A Historic Design Transition

For centuries, the tradition of featuring the reigning monarch's effigy on the obverse of coins has endured. As Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II became the longest-reigning British monarch, her image on Australian coins has evolved six times since her 1953 coronation.

This striking coin is the first in a suite produced by the Royal Australian Mint to highlight this progression.

• The obverse of the coin proudly features the sixth and most recent effigy of the Queen, designed by UK artist Jody Clark. Following tradition, Her Majesty is depicted facing right, wearing the Royal Diamond Diadem, which she wore for her coronation.
• The reverse of the coin, however, features the fifth effigy of the Queen, designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, which was first introduced on Australian coins in 1998.

This deliberate "double header" design offers a unique 'first look' at the new Jody Clark effigy while paying homage to its immediate predecessor, making it a compelling piece for collectors.

Key Features

• Australian Legal Tender $1 coin.
• Unique "Double Header" design featuring the new Jody Clark effigy on the obverse and the previous Ian Rank-Broadley effigy on the reverse.
• First coin in a suite by the Royal Australian Mint marking the progression of the Queen's effigies.
• Struck in Aluminium Bronze to an Uncirculated finish.

Add this historic and significant piece—marking the dawning of a new era for Australian coins—to your collection.

Condition Note:

Please be aware that some wear to cards and scuffing of capsules may be present on this item.