Summary

Australia
Dollar Waltzing Matilda 1995 S
The coins was issued to commemorate centenary of the first performance of A. B. Paterson's Waltzing Matilda.
In Royal Easter Show, Sydney pack. This coin was struck at the Mint's display at the show.
Mint: Royal Australian Mint Canberra

Physical Description

An aluminium-bronze 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 a printed card which provides the words of Waltzing Matilda and a brief history.

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

Seven plain and seven milled segments

Significance

Centenary of first performance of Waltzing Matilda 6 April 1895.

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