Uncirculated Aluminium Bronze

The $1 coin is struck from aluminium bronze in uncirculated quality.

Historical Reverse Design

The coin’s reverse portrays an image of the famous Governor with depictions of a five-shilling holey dollar and a 15 pence dump.  Created from a large quantity of Spanish silver dollars acquired by Macquarie in 1812, they represent Australia’s first official coinage.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the $1 coin depicts the Ian Rank-Bradley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2010 year-date on the obverse.

Four 55c Commemorative Stamps

The coin is housed on a card portraying Macquarie’s framed portrait which fits inside an envelope featuring four 55c Australia Post stamps.  The first stamp depicts Macquarie and a contemporary view of Sydney.  The other three stamps, which are entitled VISIONARY, EMANCIPATOR and BUILDER, portray historical images of Port Jackson, the Parramatta Female Penitentiary and the Governor’s Sydney Stables.

Commemorative Postmark

The stamps are cancelled with a special post mark featuring an image of Macquarie’s signature and words:

First Day of Issue

16 February 2010

Macquarie Centre

NSW 2133

Limited Issue

Australia Post will issue no more than 15,000 of these commemorative stamp and coin covers.

Seal of Authenticity

Individually numbered, each stamp and coin cover features Australia Post’s seal of authenticity.

Technical Specifications