2024 $1 Coin - Out of this World - Australia in Space - 'C' Mintmark

2024 $1 Out of This World: Australia in Space – 'C' Mintmark (Canberra)

Launch into the future of Australian numismatics with the 2024 "Australia in Space" 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. The coin celebrates Australia's proud history and burgeoning future in space exploration, science, and technology.

The dynamic reverse design captures Australia's unique geographical advantage in space tracking and our increasing contributions to global space missions.

Key Features and Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2024
• Theme: Out of This World – Australia in Space
• Mintmark: 'C' (Canberra) – Struck at the Royal Australian Mint.
• Reverse Design: A futuristic design featuring a stylized astronaut and a deep-space tracking dish, symbolizing Australia's role in connecting Earth with the cosmos.
• Obverse Design: Features the first definitive effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Daniel Thorne.
• 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 vibrant celestial artwork and information regarding Australia’s space capabilities.

Condition Note:

• Uncirculated Quality: The coin is in pristine uncirculated condition, exhibiting brilliant mint lustre and sharp architectural detail.
• Packaging: The original card remains in excellent, as-issued condition.
• Preservation: To ensure the highest level of long-term protection, some coins may be transferred to archival-quality Mylar coin flips if the original housing has become compromised.