An opportunity to acquire a brilliant group of Australian Commemorative $1 One Dollar Coins all in excellent condition.
If you know the estimated value of these individual coins, you will have already realised what a combined 'value' pack this offering is to acquire them together.
These 'Commemorated Events' were real 'Commemorative Moments in the 20th and 21st Centuries' and are Australia's History at its best! The Coins Are:
Coin 1 - 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II - 1 Dollar Coin
Coin 2 - 1986 International Year of Peace, $1 Dollar Coin
Coin 3 - 1988 Australian Bicentenary - 1 Dollar Coin
Coin 4 - 1996 Sir Henry Parkes 1815-1896 - 1 Dollar Coin
Coin 5 - 1997 Kingsford Smith 1897-1935 - 1 Dollar Coin
Coin 6 - 1999 International Year of Older Persons - 1 Dollar Coin
Coin 7 - 2002 Year of the Outback, $1 Dollar Coin
Coin 8 - 2003 Centenary of Women's Suffrage - 1 Dollar Coin
Coin 9 - 2008 Centenary of Scouting, 1 Dollar Coin
Coin 10 - 2011 CHOGM - 1 Dollar Coin
Coin 11 - 2018 100 Years of Anzacs 2014-2018 - 1 Dollar Coin
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These coins are great value and previously have been carefully lifted from circulation and stored safely in my collection. This 'Lot' includes all of the following Commemorative Coins.
Coin 1 - 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II - 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 2 - 1986 International Year of Peace, $1 Dollar Coin
This circulating commemorative one dollar coin celebrates the International Year of Peace. It is the first circulating commemorative $1 issued by Australia; it has now been in circulation for 36 years.
No regular (Mob of Roos) one dollar coins were minted in 1986.
The reverse of the coin commemorates the International Year of Peace and features a dove, as the symbol of peace, being released from the hands of the people, within a wreath. Around below the wreathe, the denomination and value ONE DOLLAR. Around below near the rim, INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF PEACE.
The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait"). The Queen is wearing the royal diadem which she wears on her way to and from the State Opening of Parliament, a pearl necklace and earrings.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 1986.
Coin 3 - 1988 Australian Bicentenary - 1 Dollar Coin
This coin celebrates the Australian Bicentenary: 200 years since the First Fleet landed in Port Jackson, Sydney. It has now been in circulation for 34 years. No regular (Mob of Roos) one dollar coins were minted in 1988.
The reverse is intended to remind us of the original Aboriginal inhabitants of Australia. It depicts aboriginal artwork - a stylised kangaroo on a backdrop of a seven pointed (Australian Fderation) star modelled by designer Stuart Devlin.
Around below the kangaroo is the denomination, ONE DOLLAR.
The obverse of the coin shows the crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II, facing right (her effigy known as the "Third Portrait") explained above. 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 1988.
Coin 4 - 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") explained above. 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 5 - 1997 Kingsford Smith 1897-1935 - 1 Dollar Coin
This circulating commemorative one dollar coin marks the centenary of the birth of Sir Charles Kingsford-Smith, aviation pioneer. It was designed and sculpted by Wojciech Pietranik and has now been in circulation for 25 years.
The reverse of the coin depicts a portrait of the aviator; to the left SIR CHARLES KINGSFORD SMITH; to the right the dates 1897 1935. Below, an image of his airplane (Fokker F.VIIb-3m) with its name SOUTHERN CROSS inlarge letters on its body.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"), explained above. Around, the monarch's legend and the date of issue: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1997.
Coin 6 - 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"), 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 1999.
Coin 7 - 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"), explained above. 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 8 - 2003 Centenary of Women's Suffrage - 1 Dollar Coin
In 1902, women were granted the right to vote in Australia in Federal Elections. The scarce, one-year-only Centenary of Women's Suffrage 2003 $1 coin honours this landmark decision a century later.
The reverse - A striking reverse motif by Vladimir Gottwald sets the tone for this elegant release, The reverse motif shows two female figures and is an interpretation of a banner made by Dora Meeson Coates which hangs in Parliament House in Canberra. The banner was carried by an Australian and New Zealand contingent of women in celebration parades in Great Britain to celebrate women's suffrage there in 1911 and was purchased by the Government of Australia in 1988.
These figures are: Three quarter length figure of female, draped, head wearing helmet, facing front, holding trident, sloped slightly to left, in raised right hand; to right, female figure, draped, wearing flat topped headdress, facing three quarters left, holding out left hand.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"), explained above. In tiny letters below the head, the artist's initials IRB (for Ian Rank-Broadley). Around above, CENTENARY OF WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE. Left of the figures, the denomination 1 DOLLAR. Around the effigy is the monarch's legend and the date: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 2003.
Coin 9 - 2008 Centenary of Scouting, 1 Dollar Coin
This $1 coin commemorates the centenary of scouting in Australia. Coins issued in 2008 have now been in circulation for 14 years.
The reverse features the "Australian spirit flame", which is the Australian Scout symbol. It resembles the international Scouting symbol, the fleur-de-lis and incorporate the Southern Cross star constellation.
Around above, CENTENARY OF SCOUTING; divided by the symbol, the dates 1908 and 2008.
Below the symbol, SCOUTS AUSTRALIA. In the right field below, the designer's initials CG (for Caitlin Goodall).
Around below, the denomination 1 DOLLAR.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"), explained above. 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 2008.
Coin 10 - 2011 CHOGM - 1 Dollar Coin
This coin commemorates the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Perth, Australia. Coins issued in 2011 have now been in circulation for 11 years.
The reverse features the logo of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Perth: the globe under the Southern Cross surrounded by stylised flags in the shape of the state of Western Australia. Around above, the inscription CHOGM 2011; on the right, the value 1 DOLLAR. Around below, PERTH, AUSTRALIA.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"), explained above. 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 2011.
Coin 11 - 2018 100 Years of Anzacs 2014-2018 - 1 Dollar Coin
These circulating commemorative one dollar coins mark the Centenary of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) and its role in World War I from 1914 to 1918.
The Royal Australian Mint issued a series of coins with identical reverses commemorating each of these years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
Coins issued in 2018 have now been in circulation for only four years.
The reverse features the ANZAC Centenary logo which depicts an image of an Australian soldier with head bowed and rifle reversed in solemn reflection; this figure forms the numeral 1 in the inscription 100 YEARS OF ANZAC. Below that in smaller letters on two lines, THE SPIRIT LIVES 2014 - 2018. Around below, the denomination and value ONE DOLLAR.The rim beading seen on the coin is cleverly a motif reflecting the sun's rays as seen on the Australian Army's Rising Sun badge.
The obverse shows the crowned mature head of Queen Elizabeth II facing right (her effigy known as the "Fourth Portrait"), explained above. 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 2018.
Photo Credits
Photo 1 - A view of the - Eleven [11] Australian Commemorative - 1 Dollar Coins
Photo 2 - A view of the - Eleven [11] Australian Commemorative - 1 Dollar Coins in their protective cases
Photo 3 - A closer view of the - 2005 60th Anniversary of the End of World War II - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 4 - A closer view of the - 1986 International Year of Peace, $1 Dollar Coin
Photo 5 - A closer view of the - 1988 Australian Bicentenary - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 6 - A closer view of the - 1996 Sir Henry Parkes 1815-1896 - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 7 - A closer view of the - 1997 Kingsford Smith 1897-1935 - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 8 - A closer view of the - 1999 International Year of Older Persons - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 9 - A closer view of the - 2002 Year of the Outback, $1 Dollar Coin
Photo 10 - A closer view of the - 2003 Centenary of Women's Suffrage - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 11 - A closer view of the - 2008 Centenary of Scouting, 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 12 - A closer view of the - 2011 CHOGM - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 13 - A closer view of the - 2018 100 Years of Anzacs 2014-2018 - 1 Dollar Coin
Photo 14 - Another view of the - Eleven [11] Australian Commemorative - 1 Dollar Coins
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