Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment! Long SOLD OUT at the Perth Mint! Celebrate the glorious natural and man-made splendor of Australia with this colorful program featuring both unique Aussie wildlife and outstanding monuments! The Perth Mint has issued this wonderful series of value priced coins meant to extol both the natural and man-made beauty of the Land Down Under. Appropriately enough, these eight colorful dollars comprise the Celebrate Australia Program. Each coin commemorates one of the eight Australian states and territories. The skillfully rendered, artistic design of each coin encompasses three distinct elements unique to each state or territory: 1) An iconic animal of that state or territory; 2) Its official floral emblem; and 3) A significant landmark or monument. The eight different states and territories represented include: Australian Capital Territory New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia This remarkable and reasonably priced program allows collectors of any means to taste the natural splendor and sample the remarkable diversity of the Island Continent in all its glory! Celebrate Australia! The Australian Capital Territory The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is the capital territory of the Commonwealth of Australia and its smallest self-governing internal territory. It is an inland enclave in New South Wales, situated in bushland. The ACT was conceived during the Federation conventions of the late 19th century as a neutral location for a new national capital. This was because of fierce rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney, each claiming the right to be the national capital. Territory was transferred to the Commonwealth by the state of New South Wales in 1911, and construction of the capital, Canberra, began in 1913. The coin’s obverse depicts a colored illustration of Australia’s Parliament House, situated on Canberra’s Capital Hill. The design includes a Royal Bluebell, the Territory’s floral emblem, and a Gang-gang Cockatoo, its official territorial animal. Obverse A colored illustration of Australia’s Parliament House, situated on Canberra’s Capital Hill. The design includes a Royal Bluebell, the Territory’s floral emblem, and a Gang-gang Cockatoo, its official territorial animal. The legend reads AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY. The Perth Mint "P" mint mark also appears. Reverse The reverse features Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in crowned profile facing right. This portrait, featuring Her Majesty wearing a tiara and pearl earrings, was executed by the sculptor Ian Rank-Broadley. The legend ELIZABETH II, the date and the denomination also appear. Packaging Each coin is sealed inside a lavishly illustrated, full color presentation card with fold out stand for upright display. A certificate of authenticity is integrated. Specifications Country Australia Year of Issue 2009 Face Value (Set) One Dollar Weight 13.80 grams Diameter 30.20 mm Gauge (Thickness) 3.10 mm Finish Brilliant Uncirculated with Color Composition Aluminum Bronze Edge Reeded (milled, serrated) Artist Ian Rank-Broadley (reverse) Copyright © 2021 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.
Price: 24.95 USD
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: Australia
Certification: New in original mint packaging as issued
Country of Manufacture: Australia (Perth Mint)
Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated BU
Type: Commemorative
Year: 2009
Circulated/Uncirculated: Brilliant Uncirculated BU
Composition: Aluminum-Bronze
Denomination: $1 One Dollar
