The Australian One dollar
The $1 coin was first introduced on 14 May 1984. Planning for a $1 coin commenced as early as the mid-1970s. It was recognized that Australia needed a higher value coin which could be practically used in coin operated machines and to replace the $1 note which had a short service life through high use.
Mr. Stuart Devlin was commissioned to design the reverse of the new coin. The five kangaroos design was chosen from submissions received from the designer.
Composition; 92% copper 6% aluminium 2% nickel
Shape; circular
Edge; interrupted milled
Weight; 9.00 gm
Diameter; 25.00 mm
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