‘Something lovely’: Rare new gold coins up for grabs for tomorrow
The Royal Australian Mint has unveiled a new set of five uncirculated $1 coins to celebrate Australian animals and Aboriginal languages.
The coins feature five Australian animals with their Gudanji/Wakaja language name.
The Royal Australian Mint has unveiled a new set of$1 coins to celebrate Australian animals and Aboriginal languages. Supplied
The animals depicted include the marraji (red kangaroo), jagurrugurru (emu), mardumbarrayi (the saltwater crocodile), darrmanji (the brolga) and the gulamandarrina (long-necked turtle).
Collectors also have a one-in-10 chance to find a special coloured coin in the set of five.
There will also be two proof coins which come in silver and aluminium bronze.
The coins depict the jurrgubadi (goanna) as he basks in the sun on a cool morning in the Northern Territory’s Barkly Tablelands.
The coins were designed by Gudanji/Wakaja and Kalkadoon artist Ryhia Dank, who is professionally known as Nardurna.
Royal Australian Mint chief executive officer Emily Martin said there was something special about the joy of finding a coloured coin in your change.
“It’s an unexpected little surprise that can brighten your day, and I hope Australians have fun looking out for the colourful goanna coin when they shop at Australia Post,” Martin said.
“The Our Animals, Our Country collection is a gorgeous celebration of Australia’s native animals, brought to life through Ryhia Dank’s beautiful artwork.
There will also be two proof coins which come in silver and aluminium bronze. Supplied
“I love that each coin also introduces us to the Gudanji name for these familiar animals, giving families and collectors something lovely to discover together.”
The coins will be available for sale from Wednesday at 8.30am (AEDT).
Collectors can also head to their local participating Australia Post for the chance to find a special $2 till coin in their change.
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