Australian Royal Mint Commemorative Dollar Collection 1901-2006

Overview:
This Exceptional Collection Comprises 12 Uncirculated One Dollar Coins Issued By The Royal Australian Mint To Commemorate Significant Australian Historical And Cultural Milestones. Each Coin Is Presented In Its Original Royal Australian Mint Presentation Folder With Detailed Nominal Specifications Card, Providing Comprehensive Documentation Of Composition, Designer Attribution, And Historical Context.

Collection Contents:
• Centenary Of The Australian Army (1901-2001) - 'C' Mintmark Coin
• 50 Years Of Australian Television Commemorative Issue
• Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Dollar
• Hmas Sydney Ii Naval Commemorative
• Canberra City Commemorative
• Korean War Anniversary (1953-2003)
• Additional Institutional And Military Heritage Issues

Specifications:
Metal: Aluminium-Bronze
Denomination: One Dollar (Aud $1.00)
Mint: Royal Australian Mint, Canberra
Condition: Uncirculated - All Coins Display Original Mint Lustre With Minimal Contact Marks Consistent With Careful Storage In Presentation Folders
Presentation: Original Royal Australian Mint Cardboard Presentation Folders With Integral Specifications Panels Detailing Designer, Composition, Mass, And Diameter

Condition Notes:
All Coins Exhibit Exceptional Preservation With Brilliant Uncirculated Surfaces. The Aluminium-Bronze Composition Displays Characteristic Warm Golden Tone With No Evidence Of Cleaning, Environmental Damage, Or Circulation Wear. Coins Remain In Original Presentation Folders Which Show Minor Age-Related Wear To Cardboard But Maintain Structural Integrity. No Rim Damage, Edge Marks, Or Surface Abrasions Noted. Reverse And Obverse Designs Remain Sharp With Full Detail Definition Throughout.

Historical Context:
These Commemorative Issues Represent Important Chapters In Australian National History. The Army Centenary Coin (1901-2001) Marks 100 Years Of The Australian Military Tradition. The Television Anniversary Acknowledges The Cultural Significance Of Broadcast Media In Australian Society. The Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games Coin Celebrates Australia'S Hosting Of This Major International Sporting Event. Naval Issues Including Hmas Sydney Ii Commemorate Australia'S Maritime Heritage And Defence Contributions. Each Coin Serves As A Numismatic Record Of National Achievement And Institutional Pride.

Collector Appeal:
Commemorative Dollar Coins From The Royal Australian Mint Represent An Accessible Entry Point For Australian Numismatists And Collectors Of Commonwealth Coinage. The Complete Presentation In Original Royal Australian Mint Folders Adds Significant Appeal, As Many Examples Have Been Removed From Packaging Or Lost Their Original Documentation. This Collection Maintains Full Provenance Through Original Packaging And Specifications Cards.

Comparable Market Data:
Individual Uncirculated Commemorative Dollars From This Period Typically Realise Aud $8-$15 Each At Auction, Depending On The Specific Issue And Collector Demand. Complete Collections In Original Presentation Folders Command Premiums Of 15-25% Above Individual Coin Valuations Due To The Convenience Factor And Maintained Provenance. Recent Noble Numismatics And Downies Auctions (2023-2024) Confirm Steady Collector Interest In Royal Australian Mint Commemorative Series, Particularly Those With Complete Original Packaging.

Provenance:
From A Private Australian Collection Assembled During The Period Of Issue. Coins Have Been Stored In Original Presentation Folders In Stable Indoor Conditions, Accounting For The Exceptional Preservation State.

All Coins Are Raw (Unslabbed) And Graded According To Standard Numismatic Assessment. Buyers Are Encouraged To Inspect In Person To Form Their Own Grade Determination. The Collection Represents Outstanding Value For The Australian Numismatist Seeking Institutional Commemorative Issues With Complete Original Documentation.SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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