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The one dollar coin circulating denomination (written as $1) was introduced in Australia in 1984, replacing the earlier banknotes. The original reverse design by Stuart Devlin featuring five kangaroos - known in Australia as the "Mob of Roos" design - has not been changed since its introduction.
The denomination is also used by both the Royal Australian Mint and the Perth Mint to issue an extensive range of collector coins, which are legal tender in Australia - such as this one.
This non-circulating coloured $1 (one dollar) coin was issued to mark the participation of the Australian Olympic Team in the summer Olympic Games in Paris in 2024.
The mint says about it:
Own a piece of sporting history with this $1 Coloured Uncirculated Coin celebrating the Australian Olympic Team’s prowess and the spirit of the Paris 2024 Olympics. During 16 days of fierce competition, Australians will unite and revel in cheering on their country at the first ever Olympics with an equal number of female and male competitors. |
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The obverse of the coin displays the bust of King Charles III, which depicts him bare-headed (uncrowned) and wearing a suit and tie, facing left.
Below the shoulder truncation in tiny letters, the artist's initials DT (for Dan Thorne).
Around, the monarch's legend, the date of issue and the face value of the coin: CHARLES III · AUSTRALIA 2024 · 1 DOLLAR ·.
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The reverse of the coin is coloured and depicts a female swimmer.
Above, the emblem of the Australian Olympic Committee, being a kangaroo and emu supporting the seven-pointed star of the Commonwealth of Australia above the five Olympic rings.
On two lines below, the inscription AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM, below which in smaller letters PARIS 2024.
The designer's mark of Aaron Baggio, a styled A over B, is above the waves near the rim on the left. |
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| Reverse Inscription |
AUSTRALIAN OLYMPIC TEAM PARIS 2024 |
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| Edge | Milled interrupted, in seven sections | Edge Inscription | None |
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| Notes | Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated, coloured. |
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