Coin - 1 Dollar, Silver Kangaroo Dollar, Australia, 1995

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Summary:: Australia
Silver Kangaroo Dollar 1995
Mint: Royal Australian, Canberra
Packaged for the Sydney International Coin and Banknote Fair 25-26 Nov 1995.
Description:: A silver coin (40 mm diameter) with the obverse of Elizabeth II and featuring on the reverse kangaroo's head facing. The coin is in a hard plastic container which fits into a red box with the Australian Arms printed in silver on its top. This in turn is stored in a cardboard container printed with details of the issue.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Royal Australian Mint, 1996

Tagged with:	australian native animals, kangaroos
Themes this item is part of:	Horst Hahne, Coin Engraver, Royal Australian Mint, Numismatics & Philately Collection, HRH Queen Elizabeth II (1926- ), Royal Australian Mint, Deakin, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Primary Classification:	COINS
Secondary Classification:	Australia
Tertiary Classification:	working strikes
Series:	Silver Kangaroo
DateEra:	1995 AD
Denomination:	1 Dollar
Obverse Description:	Diademed bust of Elizabeth II facing right; around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1995
Reverse Description:	A kangaroo's head facing; around above, ONE DOLLAR; below, 1 OUNCE FINE SILVER at left the mint mark C
Edge Description:	Milled
Inscriptions:	Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1995 Reverse: TEN DOLLARS Cover of Container: AUSTRALIA'S 1995 SILVER KANGAROO Sydney International Coin and Banknote Fair 25 - 26 Nov. 1995 "This legal tender coin cannot normally be found in Australia's circulating currency. It is a special issue created by the Royal Australian Mint for collectors and international visitors and has unique heirloom and gift value..." from the back of the coin packaging.
Material:	Silver
Issued By:	HM Queen Elizabeth II, Australia, 1995
Mint:	Royal Australian Mint, 1995
Artist:	Raphael Maklouf
Artist:	Horst Hahne - Royal Australian Mint