{"product_id":"1984-1-royal-australian-mint-mob-of-roos-proof","title":"1984 $1 Mob of Roos Proof Coin – Royal Australian Mint","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe First Australian $1 Coin – A Landmark in Decimal Currency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1984 $1 Mob of Roos Proof Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the most significant releases in Australia's decimal coinage history. Produced by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Australian Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this beautiful proof coin marks the introduction of the Australian \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$1 coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which officially replaced the one-dollar banknote in 1984. Featuring Stuart Devlin's iconic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMob of Roos\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design, this historic issue has become an essential addition to collections of Australian decimal coins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly struck to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esuperb proof finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the coin displays frosted design elements set against highly polished mirror-like fields, showcasing the artistry of one of Australia's most recognisable coin designs. The reverse features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efive kangaroos in motion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, symbolising the vast Australian landscape and the nation's unique wildlife—a design that has become synonymous with the Australian one-dollar coin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse bears the effigy of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as featured on Australia's circulating coinage during the period. 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