2025 $1 Coin - 60th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint - 'C' Mintmark Series

2025 $1 Uncirculated Coin – 60th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint

Celebrate six decades of numismatic excellence with this commemorative $1 coin marking the Diamond Jubilee of the Royal Australian Mint (1965–2025). Since its official opening in Canberra by HRH Prince Philip in 1965, the Mint has served as the heart of Australia's national currency, striking billions of coins that have passed through the hands of generations.

Designed by the Mint's Adam Ball, the intricate reverse motif pays homage to the skilled artisans, technology, and architectural history that bring Australia's coins to life. This core coin design was released in various official packaging, mintmark, and counterstamp configurations.

Specifications

• Year of Issue: 2025
• Theme: 60th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Mint (1965–2025)
• Denomination: $1
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Metal Content: Aluminium-Bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
• Mass: 9.00g
• Diameter: 25.00mm
• Obverse Effigy: Daniel Thorne portrait of His Majesty King Charles III
• Reverse Designer: Adam Ball (AWB)
• Numista Reference: N# 454893
• Issuer / Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra

Design Details & Key Features

This commemorative release pairs classic coining elements with Australia's latest obverse effigy:

• Intricate Anniversary Reverse: Designed by Adam Ball, the reverse features a stylised top-down view of a coin press alongside key elements of the Mint’s history—including coin dies, bullion ingots, coin blanks, and the iconic RAM building.
• King Charles III Obverse: Features the official uncrowned obverse portrait of His Majesty King Charles III sculpted by Daniel Thorne.
• Diamond Jubilee Celebration: Marks 60 years of official coining in Canberra since the introduction of decimal preparation in 1965.

Condition and Presentation Note

• Uncirculated Quality: Preserved in uncirculated condition, retaining full original mint lustre and crisp detail.
• Original Packaging: Each coin is supplied in its original official Royal Australian Mint presentation sleeve, coincard, or flip as selected.
• Packaging & Storage Wear: As is standard with carded collector releases, presentation card sleeves may display light handling marks, faint corner softening, or minor shelf wear consistent with factory distribution and archival storage.