Description
The Royal Australian Mint has collaborated with the Australian Space Agency on the Out of this World - Australian Space Coin Program.
working across government, industry and academia to advance Australia's position in the global space economy, the agency is at the heart of space in Australia.
Australia is going to the moon! An Aussie designed and built rover will be part of NASA's Artemis program.
The rover will be operated from a control station in Australia and collect lunar solar soil from which NASA will try to extract oxygen. This will see Australia play a direct role in NASA's mission to return to the moon and on to Mars.
- Set contains ‘C’ Mintmark and ‘S’, ‘M’ and ‘B’ Privy Mark coins
- Coin’s reverse design depicts a stylised scene featuring an Australian astronaut exploring space and with and insert paying homage to WRESAT-1, Australia's first satellite.
- Coin’s obverse features the effigy of King Charles III designed by Daniel Thorne
Features
General Product Features
Year:
2024
Country:
Australia
Pack of:
4
Coin Features
Face Value:
One Dollar
Issuer:
Royal Australian Mint
Finish:
Uncirculated
Mintmark:
Yes
Metal:
Aluminium Bronze
Australian Decimal Coins
Face Value:
One Dollar
Obverse:
Dan Thorne
Reverse:
E Waterford
Other Information:
King Charles III Effigy