03/08/2020
The Royal Australian Mint (the Mint) has launched new limited edition commemorative coin set and three 50c coins commemorating Treasured Australian Poetry from Banjo Paterson.
A tribute to Paterson’s impact on Australia’s literature, the Mint presents this 2020 50c Uncirculated Three Coin Set and three 2020 50c Uncirculated coins in card. Waltzing Matilda, The Man From Snowy River, and Clancy of the Overflow are beautifully realised in unique aluminum bronze decagon coin designs.
“These unique and artistically detailed coins acknowledge three of the most beloved poems by Andrew ‘Banjo’ Paterson. Paterson’s rhythmic and evocative verse are loved for their depiction of the bush lifestyle and for the inspirational caricature of the rugged and independent Australian bushman” said Royal Australian Mint CEO – Mr. Ross MacDiarmid.
Andrew Barton ‘Banjo’ Paterson (1864–1941), bush poet, solicitor, journalist, soldier and war correspondent, wrote some of Australia’s most iconic bush ballads. Born near Orange in New South Wales, Paterson grew up in the bush, developing a great love for Australia’s unique ‘outback’ environment, horses and horsemanship.
“It was a privilege to design and sculpt the ‘Treasured Australian Poetry - Banjo Paterson’ coins. Using state-of-the-art software and hardware, I was determined to capture the emotion from the well-known bush ballads. By capturing moments as if they were being photographed I was able to depict each beloved poem by Paterson with intricate detail” said Royal Australian Mint Coin Designer – Mr. Adam Ball.
The ‘Treasured Australian Poetry - Banjo Paterson’ individual 50c coins are now available for purchase. Each coin depicts one of Paterson’s iconic bush ballads including Waltzing Matilda (1895), The Man from Snowy River (1890), and Clancy of the Overflow (1889) in a unique aluminum bronze decagon format.
The ‘Treasured Australian Poetry - Banjo Paterson’ coins and set are Australian legal tender and can be purchased from the Mint’s website, Contact Centre (1300 652 020) or the Royal Australian Mint’s Authorised Dealers.
Media Enquiries:
Royal Australian Mint: Annika Scott, Annika.Scott@ramint.gov.au 02 6202 3466
