1984-1992 The Australian One Dollar 5 Coin Set

1984–1992 The Australian One Dollar 5-Coin Uncirculated Set

Landmark 1992 Royal Australian Mint Release – Featuring the Elusive 1992 Key Date

Celebrate the early evolution of Australia’s iconic decimal dollar with this landmark 5-coin retrospective set issued by the Royal Australian Mint in 1992. Bringing together major commemorative design variations and standard issues from the first nine years of the $1 coin’s history, this set serves as a perfect historical time capsule for decimal currency enthusiasts.

Notably, this collection contains the highly coveted 1992 Barcelona Uncirculated Dollar—one of the most keenly sought decimal coins of the past few decades, which features a tiny mintage footprint that makes complete sets exceptionally difficult to find intact.

Specifications

• Release Year: 1992
• Denomination: $1 (x5 Coins)
• Metal Content: Aluminium Bronze (92% Copper, 6% Aluminium, 2% Nickel)
• Mass: 9.00 grams (per coin)
• Diameter: 25.00 mm
• Finish: Uncirculated
• Strict Set Mintage: 66,789 sets worldwide
• Issuer: Royal Australian Mint

The Five-Coin Historic Lineup

This set showcases the early design progression of the dollar alongside two distinct effigies of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II:

• 1984 Standard 'Mob of Roos': The historic inaugural year of the Australian $1 coin, featuring the original 3rd portrait effigy by Arnold Machin.
• 1985 Standard 'Mob of Roos': The second year of the $1 issue, debuting the updated, more regal 4th portrait effigy by Raphael Maklouf.
• 1986 International Year of Peace: The first-ever commemorative $1 design variant, featuring a stylised dove cradled by a human hand.
• 1988 Bicentenary: Celebrating 200 years with a powerful commemorative design showcasing traditional Aboriginal kangaroo rock art.
• 1992 Barcelona Olympics: Commemorating the 25th Olympiad with an artistic representation of an elegant Australian javelin thrower—widely regarded as the key value-driver of this set.

Condition and Handling Note

• Uncirculated Finish: All five coins are preserved in original, uncirculated mint-state condition.
• Themed Pack Format: The coins are housed inside their official, custom-themed cardboard presentation wallet containing historical commentary on the dollar coin’s legacy.
• Important Handling Warning: The coins in this vintage folder are secured without heavy independent plastic capsules. Because they are protected only by the outer plastic sleeve, please handle the cardboard pack with care to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on the coin mounts.