The one dollar coin denomination (written as $1) was introduced in Australia in 1984, replacing the earlier banknotes. The original reverse design by Stuart Devlin on circulating coins has not been changed since its introduction. The denomination is also often used to issue circulating commemorative coins with various reverses.
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 but are not intended for circulation - such as this one. The coin is larger than the normal $1 coins.
This coin is part of a Perth Mint range of commemorative coins featuring Aboriginal themes.
The Mint says about it:
Acclaimed Kalkadoon artist Chern’ee Sutton depicts her traditional Country in the Mount Isa region of Queensland. Mount Isa is situated on the traditional lands of the Kalkadoon people who followed patterns of hunting and gathering, fishing and trade for many thousands of years. The Kalkadoon people formed a powerful and spiritual relationship with their surroundings. For the Kalkadoon people, dreaming stories carries a message about our behaviour and its effect on others.
Animals, including the emu, the artist’s personal totem, are both a source of food and the inspiration for Kalkadoon stories, dance and art. Chern’ee Sutton has received numerous awards and honours. She has been a Queensland Day Ambassador for the Arts and a Queensland Reconciliation Awards Ambassador, and her work is held in collections nationally and internationally. | 
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