Summary
Australia
Dollar Waltzing Matilda 1995 C
In black case and printed cardboard box with certificate No. 0000479
Mint: Royal Australian Mint Canberra
Physical Description
An proof silver coin (25.1 mm diameter) featuring on the obverse a crowned head of Elizabeth II facing right, around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1995. The reverse features swagman advancing to left with the legend 1 DOLLAR Waltzing Matilda 1895 1995 A.B . "BANJO" PATERSON. The coin is stored within black case with the Australian Arms printed in silver on the top and comes with a printed card which provides the words of Waltzing Matilda and a brief history. The case is held in a printed cardboard box.
Obverse Description
A crowned head of Elizabeth II facing right, around, ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1984.
Reverse Description
Swagman advancing to left with the legend 1 DOLLAR Waltzing Matilda 1895 1995 A.B . "BANJO" PATERSON
Edge Description
Milled
Significance
Centenary of first performance of Waltzing Matilda 6 April 1895. This coin was struck in sterling silver.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Australian Mint, 1996
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Date Issued
1995 AD
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Issued By
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Artist
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Person Named
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Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1995 Reverse: 1 DOLLAR Waltzing Matilda 1895 1995 A.B . "BANJO" PATERSON.
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
72 mm (Length), 65 mm (Width), 21 mm (Depth), 25 mm (Outside Diameter)
Diameter of coin outside pack. Other dimensions for case.
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Shape
Round
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