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1 Dollar

Australian 1 Dollar Kangaroo

Australia · 1985

A golden-colored Australian one dollar coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and five kangaroos on the reverse.

Country: Australia
Year: 1985
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Metal: Aluminium-Bronze (92% copper, 6% aluminium, 2% nickel)
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU) / Extremely Fine (XF) with minor surface wear

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Overview

A golden-colored Australian one dollar coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and five kangaroos on the reverse.

Historical significance

Introduced in 1984 to replace the one dollar banknote, this iconic 'mob of roos' design by Stuart Devlin became a staple of Australian currency and commerce.

Obverse (front)

The Arnold Machin second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland Tiara, facing right, surrounded by the legend 'ELIZABETH II AUSTRALIA 1985'.

Reverse (back)

Five kangaroos forming a mob (designed by Stuart Devlin), with the denomination '1 DOLLAR' centered below.

Estimated value

1.00 USD to 3.00 USD in circulated condition, up to $10 in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall grade, presence of mint luster, and any rare die errors

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated (AU) / Extremely Fine (XF) with minor surface wear

Mintage & rarity

High mintage, extremely common in circulation

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, dimensions, and non-magnetic properties; genuine pieces have sharp details and correct aluminium-bronze coloration.

Notable varieties & errors

Occasional minor die cracks or rotational errors, though none command significant premiums in circulated grades.

Similar coins

Other decimal Australian dollar commemorative issues or later Machin and Ian Rank-Broadley portrait $1 coins

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishing to preserve the original mint luster and metal surface.

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