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2015 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Carded Coin - Feline Mascot of the HMAS Encounter

SKU:2015-1-HER-FEL
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  • Vendor:

    Royal Australian Mint

  • Type:

    Carded Coins

Description

On Navy ships, cats have long been regarded as creatures of many talents. Whether they were catching rats and mice to protect food from vermin or using their senses to detect bad weather, they provide hope and comfort to the crews, Whatever happened to them, they would land on their own four feet, fitting much into their nine lives.

With all of their special talents, it is no surprise that cats gained a special status as mascots on these ships, including the HMAS Encounter.

The Encouriter was a light cruiser used by the Royal Australian Navy throughout the First World War. Her feline mascot became an iconic symbol after being photographed while innocently peeking out of the muzzle of a six-inch gun. This cat showed that, even when around dangerous and powerful weapons, 'warm and fuzzy feelings of home need never be too far away.

  • The 2015 six coin series released as part of the Royal Australian Mint's $1 coloured frosted uncirculated coin range
  • A heartfelt tribute to the sacrifice and effort of Australia's war heroes, great and small
  • The reverse design features a modern interpretation of an Australian war hero: The feline mascot of the HMAS Encounter peering out of the cannon, surrounded by a colour printed barometric scale typical of weather reading instruments
  • Obverse features Queen Elizabeth II effigy sculpted by lan Rank-Broadley
  • Australian legal tender

NOMINAL SPECIFICATIONS
Denomination $1
Year 2015
Metal content AlBr
Mass 9.00 g
Diameter 25.00 mm
Finish Frosted Uncirculated
Maximum mintage 30 000
Packaging Card
Obverse designer Jan Rank-Broadley
Reverse designer Royal Australian Mint