2020 $1 Coin - Australian Gold Rush - 'C' Mintmark

2020 $1 Eureka! Australia's Gold Rush – 'C' Mintmark  (Jupiter Mosman & Charters Towers)

Relive the excitement of the 1850s with the 2020 "Eureka! Australia's Gold Rush" commemorative $1 coin. This release celebrates the transformative era that changed Australia forever, bringing fortune-seekers from around the globe and sparking a period of unprecedented economic and social growth.

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

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2020
• Theme: Eureka! Australia's Gold Rush (Jupiter Mosman & Charters Towers).
• Mintmark: 'C' (Canberra) – Struck at the Royal Australian Mint.
• Reverse Design: A dynamic and detailed depiction of a 19th-century gold prospector panning for fortune, set against a background of the rugged Australian goldfields.
• Obverse Design: Features the Jody Clark 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, featuring historical illustrations and facts about the gold rush era.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in uncirculated condition, exhibiting original mint lustre and sharp design details.
• Packaging: The original card is in excellent condition, though very minor shelf wear may be present consistent with its age.
• 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 brittle or compromised over time.