2016 $1 Merry Christmas 1oz Silver Star Shaped Coin Silver - 1/2oz Proof/Antiqued Depicting a monarch or state

Depicting a monarch or state emblem on the obverse side of coins is a practice almost as old as the concept of monetary exchange itself

Following Colonel William Throsby Bridges’ 1908 report to the Minister of Defence on the operation of military colleges in the United States

endless blue skies and beautiful beaches are a hallmark of this season

The Royal Australian Mint celebrates the occasion with this special six coin Uncirculated Set which features the six effigies on each of Australia’s coin denominations

The coin’s reverse depicts an Australian soldier

2016 $1 Merry Christmas 1oz Silver Star Shaped Coin Silver - 1/2oz Proof/Antiqued Depicting a monarch or state