Coins and Australia - One dollar 2009 - Australian coins price guide and values

Age Pension

100th year of the Age Pension.

Astronomy

Launched on Friday November 7, 2008. The Mint joined with the Canberra Astronomical Society to create a night of star-gazing in celebration of the 2009 year set theme which commemorates the International Year of Astronomy (IYA). An amazing light show of local astronomer's photography was also projected across the walls of the Mint building.

The 1 dollar coin features an image of the famous radio telescope located in Parkes NSW, symbolic of Australia's place in international astronomy.

With the theme The Universe, Yours to Discover, the International Year of Astronomy 2009 is an initiative of the International Astronomical Union and is endorsed by the United Nations and UNESCO.

Master Mintmark

From July 3 to July 6, 2009, the Royal Australian Mint counterstamped the 2009 Master Mintmark $1 Uncirculated Coin. If wasn't possible to purchase the Master Mintmark Counterstamp Coin through the Mint website. The coin was only be available at the new Mint Coin Shop in Canberra on the dates mentioned.

Steve Irwin

This coin is part of the Inspirational Australians collector coin series to recognises and celebrates individual achievements and commemorates unique Australians who have made an extraordinary contribution to our society.

One of Australia's biggest television personalities and well-known wildlife experts has been named as an inspirational Australian and appears on this $1 coin.

Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Australian Mint Graham Smith was joined by Terri Irwin and a few of her friends including Sanchez the Alligator to officially launch the coin design at Australia Zoo.

Designed by Mint designer and sculptor Caitlin Goodall, the coin depicts a grinning Steve in his element, surrounded by his favourite wildlife and wilderness.

The coin is being launched ahead of Steve Irwin Day on Sunday 15 November 2009.