Item Name: Royal Mint 2012 International Year of Co-operatives - $1 Uncirculated Coin

Issue Mint: Royal Australian Mint

Legal Tender: Australian $1

Mintage: Unlimited

Material: Al/Br

Issue Price: $13.50

Release Date: 1 January 2012

Theme Background:

On 18 December 2009, the United Nations proclaimed 2012 as the International Year of the Co-operatives (IYC). Voluntary, democratic, independent and selfsufficient, the co-operative business model has been a major factor in realising economic growth and social development. Since the 1850’s, they have been a part of Australia’s socio-economic landscape, employing locals and redistributing profits back into local communities.

Coin Features

This coin features building blocks, which represent the role that co-operatives play in providing stability in a fast-paced global economy.

Technical Specifications