Australian $1 Coin - Design, History, and Usage #1196 (License: Personal Use)

This gold-colored, twelve-sided coin was introduced in 1984 to replace the one-dollar banknote and features a design by Stuart Devlin depicting a mob of five kangaroos in motion. It has a diameter of 25 mm, weighs 9 grams, and is made from aluminum-bronze alloy, making it durable and easily distinguishable by touch. The coin is legal tender and commonly used across retail, vending, and public transport systems in Australia.

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