Inspirational Australian $1 coin Series - 2009 Steve Irwin

Do any of you still remember Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter host? Everyone who watch Crocodile Hunter must had remember his trademark "Crikey" and his Kaki shorts and shirt. He died in September 2006 following an attack by a stingray, off the Great Barrier Reef. Steve Irwin was the director of the Australia Zoo in Queensland, Australia, and host of Animal Planet's series "Crocodile Hunter" (1996). On 11 July 2009, Perthmint announces the mintage of Inspirational Australian coin Series with Steve Irwin.

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Larrikin Aussie Steve Irwin, aka the Crocodile Hunter, left an indelible imprint on everyone he came in contact with. Passionate about the conservation of Australian wildlife, he taught us all to think about animals in a new and exciting way.

Steve Irwin Reverse

This 2009 $1 coin celebrates Steve Irwin’s charismatic personality and unique achievements with a reverse design depicting him in his element – surrounded by native flora and fauna. The design includes the inscription INSPIRATIONAL AUSTRALIANS: CONSERVATION and the years of Steve’s life 1962 - 2006.

Fine Design Detail

The uncirculated coin is issued by the Royal Australian Mint, which says its glass beading technique makes the design’s fine detail – from Steve’s cheeky grin to some of his favourite wildlife - really stand out.

Australian Legal Tender

Issued as legal tender under the Australian Currency Act 1965, the coin portrays the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the 2009 year-date on the obverse.

Presentation Card

The coin is available exclusively on a coloured presentation card which shapes as the Australian continent’s familiar ‘Top End’. The card pictures Steve dressed in his trademark safari suite, affectionately holding a baby crocodile.

Technical Specifications

Monetary Denomination (AUD) 1
Mass (g) 9.00
Diameter (mm) 25.00

Source: Perthmint.com.au