Article: A $1 Coin for the Day You Became an Australian Citizen
A $1 Coin for the Day You Became an Australian Citizen
A citizenship ceremony is a big day. People who have often waited years stand up and make the pledge. There are usually tears. Kids wave flags. Then everyone heads home with a certificate and, at many councils, a native plant.
I think the day deserves something more lasting. The Perth Mint's Australian Citizenship 2027 $1 Coin in Card is a good fit, and it is in stock now at Mint Coin Shop for $17.50.
What the coin shows
The reverse carries the Commonwealth Coat of Arms. That is the shield with the badges of the six states inside an ermine border, held up by a kangaroo and an emu, with the seven-pointed Commonwealth Star above. The words AUSTRALIAN and CITIZENSHIP frame the design, along with the 2027 date and the Perth Mint's P mintmark.
The obverse has the Dan Thorne effigy of King Charles III.
It is a simple design. I like that. The Coat of Arms is the national emblem, so it suits a citizenship gift better than anything more decorative would.
The details
- Denomination: AUD $1, legal tender
- Metal: base metal
- Weight: 13.50g
- Diameter: 30.70mm
- Thickness: 3.40mm
- Mintage: unlimited
- Presentation: coin in card
Who it is for
The obvious buyer is family or a friend of someone becoming a citizen. It fits inside a greeting card and costs less than a bunch of flowers. Workplaces, sporting clubs and community groups that welcome new citizens could use it too.
Because the mintage is unlimited, this is not a release you need to rush. There is no hype here, and none is needed. Buy it when the ceremony date is confirmed.
Why buy from us
We are an official Perth Mint stockist. We sell at RRP, not at inflated secondary market prices. Most orders ship the same day, and every pick and pack is filmed for security.
If you are in Melbourne, click and collect from our Hawthorn office is available. Orders can be ready in as little as an hour.
If you know someone taking the pledge in the year ahead, this is a thoughtful way to mark the moment.