Coin 1 - 1996 Sir Henry Parkes 1815-1896 - 1 Dollar Coin
This circulating commemorative one dollar coin marks the centenary of the Constitutional Conventions that led to Federation and the role of Sir Henry Parkes, widely acknowledged as the "Father of Federation".
It was designed and sculpted by Wojciech Pietranik and has now been in circulation for 26 years.
The reverse is a portrait of Sir Henry Parkes, a 19th century Australian politician widely acknowledged as the "Father of Federation" of Australia; bearded, three-quarters right. Around incuse on left, SIR HENRY PARKES 1815 - 1896; around on right, "FATHER" OF FEDERATION. Below the portrait, the denomination and value 1 DOLLAR.Reverse Inscription SIR HENRY PARKES 1815 - 1896 "FATHER" OF FEDERATION 1 DOLLAR
The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait"). Incuse in tiny letters on the neck truncation, the designer's initials RDM (for Raphael David Maklouf). Around, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1996.
Coin 2 - 1999 International Year of Older Persons - 1 Dollar Coin
This circulating commemorative one dollar coin marks the International Year of Older Persons and incorporates the United Nations logo for that year. It was designed and sculpted by Wojciech Pietranik. No regular (Mob of Roos) dollar coins were made in 1999.
The reverse has at the centre within a line circle the logo of the International Year of Older Persons; in two lines above, Australia 1999; below the value and denomination, 1 DOLLAR; around above, towards a society for all ages; below, International Year of Older Persons.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley). Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1999.
Coin 3 - 2002 Year of the Outback - 1 Dollar Coin
This circulating commemorative one dollar marks the Australian Year of the Outback. The logo depicts a stylised outline of Australia and incorporates the Southern Cross. Reaching towards the Southern Cross are trails representing the stories or marks left first by Indigenous Australians, then by white settlers, explorers and pioneers.
Designed by Elizabeth Robinson and sculpted by Wojciech Pietranik. No regular (Mob of Roos) one dollar coins were released in 2002. Coins issued in 2002 have now been in circulation for 20 years.
The reverse of the coin depicts a stylised outline of Australia incorporating the Southern Cross. Reaching towards the Southern Cross are trails representing the stories or marks left first by Indigenous Australians, then by white settlers, explorers and pioneers. Around above, the denomination ONE DOLLAR; below, on five lines, 2002 Year of the Outback.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). In tiny letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley). Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2002.
Coin 4 - 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II "The Dancing Man" - 1 Dollar Coin
A Coin commemorating the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II [WW II]. The design was inspired by a newsreel image of a celebrating man hence is also known as the "Dancing Man". One of the most famous 'clips' of all time used in many documentaries.
On the 14th August 1945 Japan accepted the allied demands for surrender marking the end of World War II. The following day it was announced in Australia sparking feelings of joy and relief from all Australians. VP Day (Victory in the Pacific Day) was reported in all the papers and the Australian government gazetted it a public holiday.
USA and New Zealand preferred the term VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day) and named it as such.On VP Day August 15th 1945 the celebrations were rife. In the streets of Sydney a man was caught on motion picture film dancing in celebration.
This film and the "dancing man" has taken on iconic status in symbolising the victory of WW II.2005 marked the 60th anniversary of VP Day and the RAM released a circulation one dollar coin depicting "Peace" and the image of the iconic dancing man.
In a media release the RAM said the gentleman depicted was one Ern Hill, a retired electrician but there is much conjecture over this. There is more evidence that it is in fact Frank McAlary QC.
Both these men and others claim to be the famous "Dancing Man" caught on camera dancing down Elizabeth Street on that day.
The reverse shows a celebrating man waving his hat in the air, the denomination 1 DOLLAR between the figure and its shadow below. Around above, WORLD WAR 1939 - 1945 PEACE. Designers initials WP in tiny letters under the right foot of the figure.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"). The Queen wears the "Girls of Great Britain and Ireland" diamond tiara, a wedding gift from Queen Mary (Her Majesty's grandmother) in 1947 - which she also has on the Machin and the Gottwald portraits.In tiny letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley). Around, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2005
Coin 5 - 2007 APEC Australia 2007 - 1 Dollar Coin
This coin coin commemorates Australia's hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) in Sydney. The APEC Australia logo is a star formed by 21 elements to represent the number of countries participating in the forum.
Coins issued in 2007 have now been in circulation for 16 years.
The reverse of the coin features the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) logo consisting of three concentric 7-pointed stars (formed of boomerangs) representing the number of countries participating in the forum. Around above, APEC AUSTRALIA 2007; around below, the denomination ONE DOLLAR.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"), explained above.
In small letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley). Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2007.
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Photo 1 - A view of the - Five [5] Australian Commemorative - 1 Dollar Coins
Photo 2 - A view of the - Five [5] Australian Commemorative - 1 Dollar Coins through their protective cases
Photo 3 - A closer view of the - 1996 Sir Henry Parkes 1815-1896 - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 4 - A closer view of the - 1999 International Year of Older Persons - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 5 - A closer view of the - 2002 Year of the Outback - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 6 - A closer view of the - 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II "The Dancing Man" - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 7 - A closer view of the - 2007 APEC Australia 2007 - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 8 - Another view of the - Five [5] Australian Commemorative - 1 Dollar Coins
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