2019 $1 Coin - Centenary of the Treaty of Versailles

2019 $1 Coin: Centenary of the Treaty of Versailles

Own a significant piece of Australian diplomatic history with this 2019 $1 Coin, acknowledging the centenary of the Treaty of Versailles in 1919. This historic treaty formally established the peace after the First World War.

The Treaty of Versailles marked the first time that Australian officials had participated in the negotiation of an international treaty, with Prime Minister Billy Hughes being one of the signatories. As a result, the Treaty of Versailles was pivotal in Australia taking its place as an international diplomatic nation.

Key Features and Specifications

• Commemoration: Acknowledges the Centenary of the Treaty of Versailles (1919), which formally ended WWI and launched Australia's diplomatic identity.
• Unique Design: The reverse design is inspired by the 1919 Peace Medal – Triumph of Liberty & Justice.
• Quality: Struck by the Royal Australian Mint to Uncirculated quality.
• Mintage: Strictly limited mintage of only 16,000 coins, making this a scarce collector's item.
• Legal Tender: Australian legal tender.
• Presentation: Supplied in its original presentation card.
• Condition Note: Minor wear to the cards may be present.