2307) Royal Agricultural Societies, Australia: Bicentenary Celebrations (1822-2022): Royal Australian Mint (RAM) has brought out $5 Silver and $1 Aluminium-Bronze Coins commemorating the milestone: Date/Year of Coins issue: 2022:
The Header/Banner shows the different Reverse designs of the $5 (Five Dollars) Silver Coin and $1 (One Dollar) Aluminium Bronze Coin against a background image of a competitive race underway, organised by the Royal Agricultural Society (RAS)
Celebrating the Bicentenary Anniversary of Royal Agricultural Societies (1822-2022) with the issue of Commemorative Coins:
The Royal Australian Mint has released new silver Proof collector coins to celebrate the Bicentenary Anniversary (1822-2022) of Australia’s first Agricultural Show and the foundation of Royal Agricultural Societies (RAS).
Originally founded as The Royal Agricultural Society of New South Wales on the 05.07.1822, its primary purpose was as a non-profit organisation committed to supporting agricultural development and rural communities in Australia.
The following year after its founding, the Society held its first show with livestock and produce categories.
In its role as an exponent for excellence in agriculture, the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW organises events, and competitions, acts as a guardian for the State’s agricultural heritage, celebrates Australia’s achievements in agriculture and works to promote the viability of rural communities by ensuring that Australia remains a thriving and innovative agricultural producer.
The Coins:
Both the $1 (Aluminium- Bronze) and $5 (Silver) coins are designed by graphic artist Tony Dean, who has chosen different motifs for each denomination, and the $1 is illustrated in colour.
$1 Aluminium-bronze Coin:
A representation of a Ferris wheel displayed in vivid colour provides the background with livestock such as horses, chickens, and sheep featured along with a contemporary model combine tractor and a selection of produce.
Above the primary design is the commemorative text "ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES AND SHOWS" with the additional text "200 YEARS" placed below.
$5 Silver Coin:
The Reverse design features references that recognise the contribution of Australia’s eight state and territory Royal Agricultural Societies over the past 200 years.
Images include livestock, show-jumping, fairgrounds, feats of strength, and excellence in farm equipment encircling the stylised year of formation 1822. Above the primary design is the commemorative text "ROYAL AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES AND SHOWS" with the additional text "BICENTENARY" placed below.
Both coin options depict on the Obverse an effigy of Queen Elizabeth II along with the denominational value - $1 or $5.
The year "2022" is also shown in the legend on the upper periphery.
i) The specification of the Silver Coin are:
Country of issue: Australia; Date/Year: 2022; Coin Theme: "Australian Agricultural Societies"; Denomination/Face Value: $5 (Five Dollars); Metal Composition: .9999 Fineness Silver (Ag); Weight: 1.00 Troy Oz or 31.10 grams; Diameter/Size: 40.00 mm; Coin Quality: Proof (P); Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM); Mintage: 2,200 pieces; Designer: (Reverse) Tony Dean, (Obverse) Jody Clark; Packaging: The Proof silver coins are encapsulated and presented in a custom case accompanied by a Certificate Of Authenticity (COA).
ii) The specification of the Auminium-bronze Coin are:
Country of issue: Australia; Date/Year: 2022; Coin Theme: "Australian Agricultural Societies"; Denomination/Face Value: $1 (One Dollars); Metal Composition: Aluminium Bronze; Weight: 9.00 grams; Diameter/Size: 25.00 mm; Coin Quality: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) with applied colour; Mint: Royal Australian Mint (RAM); Mintage: 30,000 pieces; Designer: (Reverse) Tony Dean, (Obverse) Jody Clark; Packaging: The base metal Brilliant Uncirculated Coin is presented in a coin-card format that includes illustrations and informative text from the RAS and the bicentenary anniversary.
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