The fifth issue in the popular
Inspirational Australians
Series, the RAM could
hardly have selected a more
deserving candidate to be the
subject of this one-year-only
al-bronze $1 type. Although
achieving a great many things
in his lifetime, Mawson's
name is inextricably linked
with his heroic, death-defying
deeds whilst exploring
Antarctica. A member of
Shackleton's legendary
expedition in 1908, Mawson
also led the first Australian
expedition to Antarctica in
1911 – a mission marked by
the loss of two comrades,
with Mawson himself coming
perilously close to death.
Leading two further extremely
valuable Antarctic expeditions
in his 40s, it was largely due
to Mawson's efforts that
more than 40% of Antarctica
is owned and protected by
Australia.
Whilst an affordable way
to pay tribute to a truly
inspirational Australian, this
sparkling new Uncirculated
coin will naturally be
targeted by serious decimal
enthusiasts. Not to be issued
for circulation and therefore
never to be found in your
change, this is the only place
you will find this unique
type. A small price to pay to
keep your decimal collection
complete, the Official Issue
Price has been set at a mere
A$13.50, with each 25mm
$1 housed in an official RAM
card.