2015 $1 Coloured Frosted Uncirculated Carded Coin - Sandy the Horse

Description

Horses were loyal companions and powerful mounts for soldiers at war. Whether charging into battle, carrying armoured soldiers or transporting mounted infantrymen, they contributed their strength in all terrains.

During World War I, 6100 Australian horses were deployed overseas. "Walers' was the name given to horses used by the Australian Imperial Force in Magdhaba and Beersheba throughout the Middle East Campaign.

Of the 6100'Walers' who fought alongside our soldiers, only one horse completed his journey back home: Sandy the War Horse.

Sandy was the loyal companion to Major General Sir William Bridges, First Commander of the Australian Imperial Force. After the Major's death, Sandy was cared for by Captain Leslie Whitfield in Egypt. In 1918, Sandy was brought home to graze at an Army stable in Victoria, where he saw out the rest of his days.

• The 2015 six-coin series released as part of the Royal Australian Mint's $1 colour frosted uncirculated coins
  
• 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: Sandy the War Horse
  
• Obverse features Her Magesty 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 lan Rank-Broadley
Reverse designer Royal Australian Mint