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.
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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Mint
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Person Named
Andrew B. Paterson
Coin issued to commemorate centenary of the first performance of his Waltzing Matilda. -
Inscriptions
Obverse: ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1995 Reverse: 1 DOLLAR Waltzing Matilda 1895 1995 A.B . "BANJO" PATERSON S
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Aluminium Bronze
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
49 mm (Length), 67 mm (Width), 25 mm (Outside Diameter)
Diameter of coin outside pack
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Exhibition Collection Management
49 mm (Length), 67 mm (Width)
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Shape
Rectangle
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